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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.97, 3,149.97 and 1,577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.97, 3,149.97 and 1,577.48 is: 2,177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.97 : 3,149.97 = 1,577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.97/3,149.97 = 1,577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.97x = 3,149.97 × 1,577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.97x = 4,968,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,998.93/2,281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.51

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