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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.04, 3,147.84 and 1,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.04, 3,147.84 and 1,349.52 is: 1,862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.04 : 3,147.84 = 1,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.04/3,147.84 = 1,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.04x = 3,147.84 × 1,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.04x = 4,248,073.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,073.04/2,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.34

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