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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.08, 3,147.89 and 1,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.08, 3,147.89 and 1,233.14 is: 1,701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.08 : 3,147.89 = 1,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.08/3,147.89 = 1,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.08x = 3,147.89 × 1,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.08x = 3,881,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,782.91/2,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.73

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