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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.13, 3,154.60 and 1,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.13, 3,154.60 and 1,488.98 is: 2,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.13 : 3,154.60 = 1,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.13/3,154.60 = 1,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.13x = 3,154.60 × 1,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.13x = 4,697,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,146.06/2,287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.73

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