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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.14, 3,393.76 and 1,148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.14, 3,393.76 and 1,148.82 is: 1,723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.14 : 3,393.76 = 1,148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.14/3,393.76 = 1,148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.14x = 3,393.76 × 1,148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.14x = 3,898,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,829.28/2,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.51

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