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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.86, 3,144.93 and 1,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.86, 3,144.93 and 1,284.18 is: 1,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.86 : 3,144.93 = 1,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.86/3,144.93 = 1,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.86x = 3,144.93 × 1,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.86x = 4,038,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,668.12/2,278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.23

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