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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.91, 3,144.87 and 1,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.91, 3,144.87 and 1,284.36 is: 1,772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.91 : 3,144.87 = 1,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.91/3,144.87 = 1,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.91x = 3,144.87 × 1,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.91x = 4,039,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,145.23/2,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.41

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