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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.46, 3,148.41 and 1,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.46, 3,148.41 and 1,233.52 is: 1,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.46 : 3,148.41 = 1,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.46/3,148.41 = 1,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.46x = 3,148.41 × 1,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.46x = 3,883,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,618.83/2,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.26

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