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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.45, 3,147.03 and 1,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.45, 3,147.03 and 1,232.51 is: 1,700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.45 : 3,147.03 = 1,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.45/3,147.03 = 1,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.45x = 3,147.03 × 1,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.45x = 3,878,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,756.25/2,280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.87

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