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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.52, 3,145.52 and 1,495.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.52, 3,145.52 and 1,495.28 is: 2,061.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.52 : 3,145.52 = 1,495.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.52/3,145.52 = 1,495.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.52x = 3,145.52 × 1,495.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.52x = 4,703,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,433.15/2,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.53

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