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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.55, 3,162.70 and 1,451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.55, 3,162.70 and 1,451.77 is: 2,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.55 : 3,162.70 = 1,451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.55/3,162.70 = 1,451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.55x = 3,162.70 × 1,451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.55x = 4,591,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,512.98/2,292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.80

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