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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.23, 3,148.09 and 1,384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.23, 3,148.09 and 1,384.67 is: 1,910.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.23 : 3,148.09 = 1,384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.23/3,148.09 = 1,384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.23x = 3,148.09 × 1,384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.23x = 4,359,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,065.78/2,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.84

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