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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.40, 3,422.07 and 1,048.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.40, 3,422.07 and 1,048.14 is: 1,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.40 : 3,422.07 = 1,048.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.40/3,422.07 = 1,048.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.40x = 3,422.07 × 1,048.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.40x = 3,586,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,808.45/2,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.51

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