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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.49, 3,149.58 and 1,287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.49, 3,149.58 and 1,287.66 is: 1,776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.49 : 3,149.58 = 1,287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.49/3,149.58 = 1,287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.49x = 3,149.58 × 1,287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.49x = 4,055,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,588.18/2,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.83

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