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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.99, 3,150.51 and 1,386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.99, 3,150.51 and 1,386.42 is: 1,913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.99 : 3,150.51 = 1,386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.99/3,150.51 = 1,386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.99x = 3,150.51 × 1,386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.99x = 4,367,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,930.07/2,282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.25

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