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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.08, 3,149.08 and 1,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.08, 3,149.08 and 1,287.30 is: 1,776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.08 : 3,149.08 = 1,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.08/3,149.08 = 1,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.08x = 3,149.08 × 1,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.08x = 4,053,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,810.68/2,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.37

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