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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.68, 3,422.40 and 982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.68, 3,422.40 and 982.80 is: 1,474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.68 : 3,422.40 = 982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.68/3,422.40 = 982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.68x = 3,422.40 × 982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.68x = 3,363,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,534.72/2,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.15

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