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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.92, 3,148.07 and 1,474.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.92, 3,148.07 and 1,474.00 is: 2,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.92 : 3,148.07 = 1,474.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.92/3,148.07 = 1,474.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.92x = 3,148.07 × 1,474.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.92x = 4,640,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,239.94/2,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.48

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