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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.08, 3,142.04 and 1,282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.08, 3,142.04 and 1,282.18 is: 1,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.08 : 3,142.04 = 1,282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.08/3,142.04 = 1,282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.08x = 3,142.04 × 1,282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.08x = 4,028,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,660.85/2,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.22

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