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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.02, 3,146.46 and 1,383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.02, 3,146.46 and 1,383.50 is: 1,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.02 : 3,146.46 = 1,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.02/3,146.46 = 1,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.02x = 3,146.46 × 1,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.02x = 4,353,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,130.09/2,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.25

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