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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.67, 3,150.03 and 1,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.67, 3,150.03 and 1,287.92 is: 1,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.67 : 3,150.03 = 1,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.67/3,150.03 = 1,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.67x = 3,150.03 × 1,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.67x = 4,056,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,994.51/2,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.30

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