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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.82, 3,150.61 and 1,398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.82, 3,150.61 and 1,398.71 is: 1,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.82 : 3,150.61 = 1,398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.82/3,150.61 = 1,398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.82x = 3,150.61 × 1,398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.82x = 4,406,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,789.71/2,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.41

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