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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.50, 3,146.14 and 1,482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.50, 3,146.14 and 1,482.23 is: 2,046.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.50 : 3,146.14 = 1,482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.50/3,146.14 = 1,482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.50x = 3,146.14 × 1,482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.50x = 4,663,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,312.81/2,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.66

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