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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.85, 3,148.70 and 1,287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.85, 3,148.70 and 1,287.17 is: 1,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.85 : 3,148.70 = 1,287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.85/3,148.70 = 1,287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.85x = 3,148.70 × 1,287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.85x = 4,052,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,912.18/2,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.15

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