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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.60, 3,414.60 and 1,448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.60, 3,414.60 and 1,448.24 is: 2,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.60 : 3,414.60 = 1,448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.60/3,414.60 = 1,448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.60x = 3,414.60 × 1,448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.60x = 4,945,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,168.84/2,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.42

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