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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.66, 3,149.52 and 1,386.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.66, 3,149.52 and 1,386.38 is: 1,912.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.66 : 3,149.52 = 1,386.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.66/3,149.52 = 1,386.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.66x = 3,149.52 × 1,386.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.66x = 4,366,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,415.79/2,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.87

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