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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.13, 3,129.22 and 1,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.13, 3,129.22 and 1,482.63 is: 2,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.13 : 3,129.22 = 1,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.13/3,129.22 = 1,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.13x = 3,129.22 × 1,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.13x = 4,639,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,475.45/2,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.51

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