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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.48, 4,723.53 and 2,280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.48, 4,723.53 and 2,280.14 is: 3,419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.48 : 4,723.53 = 2,280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.48/4,723.53 = 2,280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.48x = 4,723.53 × 2,280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.48x = 10,770,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,770,309.69/3,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.71

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