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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.67, 3,143.25 and 1,283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.67, 3,143.25 and 1,283.05 is: 1,770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.67 : 3,143.25 = 1,283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.67/3,143.25 = 1,283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.67x = 3,143.25 × 1,283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.67x = 4,032,946.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,946.91/2,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.65

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