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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.46, 3,418.45 and 1,449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.46, 3,418.45 and 1,449.47 is: 2,170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.46 : 3,418.45 = 1,449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.46/3,418.45 = 1,449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.46x = 3,418.45 × 1,449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.46x = 4,954,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,920.01/2,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.87

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