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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.29, 3,144.34 and 1,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.29, 3,144.34 and 1,283.76 is: 1,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.29 : 3,144.34 = 1,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.29/3,144.34 = 1,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.29x = 3,144.34 × 1,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.29x = 4,036,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,577.92/2,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.76

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