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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.58, 3,144.37 and 1,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.58, 3,144.37 and 1,283.80 is: 1,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.58 : 3,144.37 = 1,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.58/3,144.37 = 1,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.58x = 3,144.37 × 1,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.58x = 4,036,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,735.79/2,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.60

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