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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.10, 3,424.65 and 1,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.10, 3,424.65 and 1,462.30 is: 2,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.10 : 3,424.65 = 1,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.10/3,424.65 = 1,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.10x = 3,424.65 × 1,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.10x = 5,007,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,865.70/2,283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.45

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