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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.35, 3,420.60 and 1,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.35, 3,420.60 and 1,548.70 is: 2,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.35 : 3,420.60 = 1,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.35/3,420.60 = 1,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.35x = 3,420.60 × 1,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.35x = 5,297,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297,483.22/2,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.08

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