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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.83, 3,150.55 and 1,399.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.83, 3,150.55 and 1,399.23 is: 1,931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.83 : 3,150.55 = 1,399.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.83/3,150.55 = 1,399.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.83x = 3,150.55 × 1,399.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.83x = 4,408,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,344.08/2,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.09

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