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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.45, 3,128.27 and 1,481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.45, 3,128.27 and 1,481.95 is: 2,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.45 : 3,128.27 = 1,481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.45/3,128.27 = 1,481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.45x = 3,128.27 × 1,481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.45x = 4,635,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,924.09/2,267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.56

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