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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.44, 3,149.80 and 1,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.44, 3,149.80 and 1,338.88 is: 1,847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.44 : 3,149.80 = 1,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.44/3,149.80 = 1,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.44x = 3,149.80 × 1,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.44x = 4,217,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,204.22/2,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.67

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