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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.52, 3,149.91 and 1,351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.52, 3,149.91 and 1,351.02 is: 1,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.52 : 3,149.91 = 1,351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.52/3,149.91 = 1,351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.52x = 3,149.91 × 1,351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.52x = 4,255,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,591.41/2,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.43

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