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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.69, 3,147.34 and 1,232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.69, 3,147.34 and 1,232.75 is: 1,701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.69 : 3,147.34 = 1,232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.69/3,147.34 = 1,232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.69x = 3,147.34 × 1,232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.69x = 3,879,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,877.06/2,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.19

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