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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.47, 3,149.14 and 1,537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.47, 3,149.14 and 1,537.27 is: 2,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.47 : 3,149.14 = 1,537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.47/3,149.14 = 1,537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.47x = 3,149.14 × 1,537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.47x = 4,841,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,055.02/2,282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.98

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