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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.81, 3,148.04 and 1,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.81, 3,148.04 and 1,386.68 is: 1,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.81 : 3,148.04 = 1,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.81/3,148.04 = 1,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.81x = 3,148.04 × 1,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.81x = 4,365,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,335.44/2,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.26

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