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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.27, 3,149.01 and 1,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.27, 3,149.01 and 1,494.75 is: 2,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.27 : 3,149.01 = 1,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.27/3,149.01 = 1,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.27x = 3,149.01 × 1,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.27x = 4,706,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,982.70/2,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.22

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