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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.38, 3,144.08 and 1,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.38, 3,144.08 and 1,283.60 is: 1,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.38 : 3,144.08 = 1,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.38/3,144.08 = 1,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.38x = 3,144.08 × 1,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.38x = 4,035,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,728.58/2,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.32

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