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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.94, 3,147.69 and 1,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.94, 3,147.69 and 1,233 is: 1,701.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.94 : 3,147.69 = 1,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.94/3,147.69 = 1,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.94x = 3,147.69 × 1,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.94x = 3,881,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,106.39/2,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.54

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