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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.85, 3,151.67 and 1,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.85, 3,151.67 and 1,444.28 is: 1,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.85 : 3,151.67 = 1,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.85/3,151.67 = 1,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.85x = 3,151.67 × 1,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.85x = 4,551,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,893.95/2,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.95

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