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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.44, 3,147.30 and 1,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.44, 3,147.30 and 1,864.48 is: 2,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.44 : 3,147.30 = 1,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.44/3,147.30 = 1,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.44x = 3,147.30 × 1,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.44x = 5,868,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,868,077.90/2,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.97

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