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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.84, 3,150.23 and 1,274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.84, 3,150.23 and 1,274.49 is: 1,758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.84 : 3,150.23 = 1,274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.84/3,150.23 = 1,274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.84x = 3,150.23 × 1,274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.84x = 4,014,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,930.26/2,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.75

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