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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.24, 3,148.10 and 1,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.24, 3,148.10 and 1,233.30 is: 1,701.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.24 : 3,148.10 = 1,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.24/3,148.10 = 1,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.24x = 3,148.10 × 1,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.24x = 3,882,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,551.73/2,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.95

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