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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.00, 3,148.30 and 1,386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.00, 3,148.30 and 1,386.87 is: 1,912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.00 : 3,148.30 = 1,386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.00/3,148.30 = 1,386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.00x = 3,148.30 × 1,386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.00x = 4,366,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,290.46/2,283.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.52

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