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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.32, 3,149.46 and 1,397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.32, 3,149.46 and 1,397.95 is: 1,929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.32 : 3,149.46 = 1,397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.32/3,149.46 = 1,397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.32x = 3,149.46 × 1,397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.32x = 4,402,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,787.61/2,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.08

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