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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.50, 3,416.09 and 1,183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.50, 3,416.09 and 1,183.57 is: 1,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.50 : 3,416.09 = 1,183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.50/3,416.09 = 1,183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.50x = 3,416.09 × 1,183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.50x = 4,043,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,167.18/2,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.15

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