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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.85, 3,133.49 and 1,486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.85, 3,133.49 and 1,486.05 is: 2,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.85 : 3,133.49 = 1,486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.85/3,133.49 = 1,486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.85x = 3,133.49 × 1,486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.85x = 4,656,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,503.63/2,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.66

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