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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.77, 3,147.47 and 1,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.77, 3,147.47 and 1,232.84 is: 1,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.77 : 3,147.47 = 1,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.77/3,147.47 = 1,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.77x = 3,147.47 × 1,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.77x = 3,880,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,305.01/2,280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.32

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