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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.09, 3,147.90 and 1,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.09, 3,147.90 and 1,233.16 is: 1,701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.09 : 3,147.90 = 1,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.09/3,147.90 = 1,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.09x = 3,147.90 × 1,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.09x = 3,881,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,848.62/2,281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.76

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