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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.29, 4,982.44 and 2,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.29, 4,982.44 and 2,283.51 is: 3,151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.29 : 4,982.44 = 2,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.29/4,982.44 = 2,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.29x = 4,982.44 × 2,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.29x = 11,377,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,377,451.56/3,610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.40

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