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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.52, 3,149.83 and 1,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.52, 3,149.83 and 1,287.90 is: 1,777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.52 : 3,149.83 = 1,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.52/3,149.83 = 1,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.52x = 3,149.83 × 1,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.52x = 4,056,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,666.06/2,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.28

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