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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.97, 3,149.83 and 1,537.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.97, 3,149.83 and 1,537.77 is: 2,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.97 : 3,149.83 = 1,537.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.97/3,149.83 = 1,537.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.97x = 3,149.83 × 1,537.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.97x = 4,843,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,714.08/2,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.67

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