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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.28, 3,150.02 and 1,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.28, 3,150.02 and 1,443.33 is: 1,992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.28 : 3,150.02 = 1,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.28/3,150.02 = 1,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.28x = 3,150.02 × 1,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.28x = 4,546,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,521.97/2,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.97

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