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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.96, 3,143.66 and 1,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.96, 3,143.66 and 1,283.28 is: 1,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.96 : 3,143.66 = 1,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.96/3,143.66 = 1,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.96x = 3,143.66 × 1,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.96x = 4,034,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,189.59/2,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.97

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