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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.26, 3,148.13 and 1,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.26, 3,148.13 and 1,233.32 is: 1,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.26 : 3,148.13 = 1,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.26/3,148.13 = 1,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.26x = 3,148.13 × 1,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.26x = 3,882,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,645.53/2,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.97

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