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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.09, 3,148.44 and 1,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.09, 3,148.44 and 1,497.20 is: 2,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.09 : 3,148.44 = 1,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.09/3,148.44 = 1,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.09x = 3,148.44 × 1,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.09x = 4,713,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,836.50/2,282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.58

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