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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.99, 3,143.61 and 1,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.99, 3,143.61 and 1,283.18 is: 1,770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.99 : 3,143.61 = 1,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.99/3,143.61 = 1,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.99x = 3,143.61 × 1,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.99x = 4,033,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,801.76/2,277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.77

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