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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.92, 3,148.32 and 2,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.92, 3,148.32 and 2,113.24 is: 2,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.92 : 3,148.32 = 2,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.92/3,148.32 = 2,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.92x = 3,148.32 × 2,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.92x = 6,653,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,155.76/2,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.32

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