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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.40, 3,148.40 and 1,653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.40, 3,148.40 and 1,653.02 is: 2,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.40 : 3,148.40 = 1,653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.40/3,148.40 = 1,653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.40x = 3,148.40 × 1,653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.40x = 5,204,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,368.17/2,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.22

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