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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.78, 3,132.36 and 1,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.78, 3,132.36 and 1,484.16 is: 2,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.78 : 3,132.36 = 1,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.78/3,132.36 = 1,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.78x = 3,132.36 × 1,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.78x = 4,648,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,923.42/2,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.09

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