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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.02, 3,143.63 and 1,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.02, 3,143.63 and 1,283.40 is: 1,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.02 : 3,143.63 = 1,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.02/3,143.63 = 1,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.02x = 3,143.63 × 1,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.02x = 4,034,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,528.33/2,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.07

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