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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.58, 3,423.87 and 1,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.58, 3,423.87 and 1,461.24 is: 2,191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.58 : 3,423.87 = 1,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.58/3,423.87 = 1,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.58x = 3,423.87 × 1,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.58x = 5,003,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,095.80/2,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.86

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