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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.94, 3,390.66 and 1,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.94, 3,390.66 and 1,481.90 is: 2,220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.94 : 3,390.66 = 1,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.94/3,390.66 = 1,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.94x = 3,390.66 × 1,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.94x = 5,024,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,602.10/2,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.39

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