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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.16, 3,146.57 and 1,395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.16, 3,146.57 and 1,395.43 is: 1,924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.16 : 3,146.57 = 1,395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.16/3,146.57 = 1,395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.16x = 3,146.57 × 1,395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.16x = 4,390,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,818.18/2,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.82

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