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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.43, 3,148.35 and 1,495.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.43, 3,148.35 and 1,495.85 is: 2,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.43 : 3,148.35 = 1,495.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.43/3,148.35 = 1,495.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.43x = 3,148.35 × 1,495.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.43x = 4,709,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,443.61/2,280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.16

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