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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.31, 3,144.05 and 1,283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.31, 3,144.05 and 1,283.57 is: 1,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.31 : 3,144.05 = 1,283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.31/3,144.05 = 1,283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.31x = 3,144.05 × 1,283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.31x = 4,035,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,586.12/2,278.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.31

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