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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.46, 3,146.90 and 1,534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.46, 3,146.90 and 1,534.83 is: 2,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.46 : 3,146.90 = 1,534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.46/3,146.90 = 1,534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.46x = 3,146.90 × 1,534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.46x = 4,829,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,948.85/2,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.12

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