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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.44, 3,143.18 and 1,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.44, 3,143.18 and 1,283.12 is: 1,770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.44 : 3,143.18 = 1,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.44/3,143.18 = 1,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.44x = 3,143.18 × 1,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.44x = 4,033,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,077.12/2,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.88

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