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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.39, 3,148 and 1,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.39, 3,148 and 1,286.59 is: 1,775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.39 : 3,148 = 1,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.39/3,148 = 1,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.39x = 3,148 × 1,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.39x = 4,050,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,185.32/2,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.31

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