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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.24, 3,148.64 and 1,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.24, 3,148.64 and 1,397.53 is: 1,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.24 : 3,148.64 = 1,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.24/3,148.64 = 1,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.24x = 3,148.64 × 1,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.24x = 4,400,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,318.86/2,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.92

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