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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.50, 3,150.35 and 1,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.50, 3,150.35 and 1,484.43 is: 2,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.50 : 3,150.35 = 1,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.50/3,150.35 = 1,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.50x = 3,150.35 × 1,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.50x = 4,676,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,492.36/2,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.85

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