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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.68, 3,151.20 and 1,497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.68, 3,151.20 and 1,497.84 is: 2,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.68 : 3,151.20 = 1,497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.68/3,151.20 = 1,497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.68x = 3,151.20 × 1,497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.68x = 4,719,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,993.41/2,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.93

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