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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.69, 3,143.17 and 1,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.69, 3,143.17 and 1,283.14 is: 1,770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.69 : 3,143.17 = 1,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.69/3,143.17 = 1,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.69x = 3,143.17 × 1,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.69x = 4,033,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,132.69/2,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.71

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