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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.93, 3,143.51 and 1,283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.93, 3,143.51 and 1,283.22 is: 1,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.93 : 3,143.51 = 1,283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.93/3,143.51 = 1,283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.93x = 3,143.51 × 1,283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.93x = 4,033,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,814.90/2,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.82

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