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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.53, 3,149.35 and 1,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.53, 3,149.35 and 1,386.06 is: 1,912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.53 : 3,149.35 = 1,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.53/3,149.35 = 1,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.53x = 3,149.35 × 1,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.53x = 4,365,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,181.13/2,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.44

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