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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.03, 3,078.60 and 1,286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.03, 3,078.60 and 1,286.63 is: 1,775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.03 : 3,078.60 = 1,286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.03/3,078.60 = 1,286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.03x = 3,078.60 × 1,286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.03x = 3,961,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,003.73/2,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.42

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