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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.35, 3,144.19 and 1,283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.35, 3,144.19 and 1,283.57 is: 1,771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.35 : 3,144.19 = 1,283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.35/3,144.19 = 1,283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.35x = 3,144.19 × 1,283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.35x = 4,035,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,792.61/2,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.37

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