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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.76, 3,143.19 and 1,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.76, 3,143.19 and 1,283.08 is: 1,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.76 : 3,143.19 = 1,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.76/3,143.19 = 1,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.76x = 3,143.19 × 1,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.76x = 4,032,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,964.23/2,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.58

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