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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.52, 3,073.75 and 1,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.52, 3,073.75 and 1,283.30 is: 1,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.52 : 3,073.75 = 1,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.52/3,073.75 = 1,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.52x = 3,073.75 × 1,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.52x = 3,944,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,524.80/2,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.82

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