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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.52, 3,130.38 and 1,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.52, 3,130.38 and 1,484.28 is: 2,046.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.52 : 3,130.38 = 1,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.52/3,130.38 = 1,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.52x = 3,130.38 × 1,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.52x = 4,646,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,360.43/2,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.39

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