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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.43, 3,419.10 and 981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.43, 3,419.10 and 981.38 is: 1,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.43 : 3,419.10 = 981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.43/3,419.10 = 981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.43x = 3,419.10 × 981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.43x = 3,355,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,419.26/2,281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.76

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