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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.49, 3,075.77 and 1,482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.49, 3,075.77 and 1,482.48 is: 2,046.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.49 : 3,075.77 = 1,482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.49/3,075.77 = 1,482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.49x = 3,075.77 × 1,482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.49x = 4,559,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,771.22/2,228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.13

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