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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.34, 3,148.40 and 1,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.34, 3,148.40 and 1,887.68 is: 2,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.34 : 3,148.40 = 1,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.34/3,148.40 = 1,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.34x = 3,148.40 × 1,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.34x = 5,943,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,171.71/2,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.12

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