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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.35, 3,150.91 and 1,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.35, 3,150.91 and 1,613.14 is: 2,225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.35 : 3,150.91 = 1,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.35/3,150.91 = 1,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.35x = 3,150.91 × 1,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.35x = 5,082,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,847.05/2,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.07

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