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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.98, 3,143.91 and 1,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.98, 3,143.91 and 1,283.45 is: 1,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.98 : 3,143.91 = 1,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.98/3,143.91 = 1,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.98x = 3,143.91 × 1,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.98x = 4,035,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,029.15/2,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.32

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