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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.28, 3,143.96 and 1,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.28, 3,143.96 and 1,482.92 is: 2,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.28 : 3,143.96 = 1,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.28/3,143.96 = 1,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.28x = 3,143.96 × 1,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.28x = 4,662,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,241.16/2,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.12

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