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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.81, 3,414.49 and 1,403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.81, 3,414.49 and 1,403.15 is: 2,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.81 : 3,414.49 = 1,403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.81/3,414.49 = 1,403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.81x = 3,414.49 × 1,403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.81x = 4,791,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,041.64/2,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.75

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