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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.43, 3,149.75 and 1,234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.43, 3,149.75 and 1,234.49 is: 1,703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.43 : 3,149.75 = 1,234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.43/3,149.75 = 1,234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.43x = 3,149.75 × 1,234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.43x = 3,888,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,336.58/2,282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.60

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