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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.78, 3,132.42 and 1,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.78, 3,132.42 and 1,484.22 is: 2,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.78 : 3,132.42 = 1,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.78/3,132.42 = 1,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.78x = 3,132.42 × 1,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.78x = 4,649,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,200.41/2,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.21

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