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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.62, 3,148.20 and 1,723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.62, 3,148.20 and 1,723.18 is: 2,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.62 : 3,148.20 = 1,723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.62/3,148.20 = 1,723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.62x = 3,148.20 × 1,723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.62x = 5,424,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,424,915.28/2,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.62

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