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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.80, 4,714.65 and 2,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.80, 4,714.65 and 2,279.10 is: 3,415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.80 : 4,714.65 = 2,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.80/4,714.65 = 2,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.80x = 4,714.65 × 2,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.80x = 10,745,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745,158.82/3,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.72

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