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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.45, 3,129.65 and 1,482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.45, 3,129.65 and 1,482.95 is: 2,045.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.45 : 3,129.65 = 1,482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.45/3,129.65 = 1,482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.45x = 3,129.65 × 1,482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.45x = 4,641,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,114.47/2,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.94

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