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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.89, 3,150.33 and 1,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.89, 3,150.33 and 1,288.14 is: 1,777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.89 : 3,150.33 = 1,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.89/3,150.33 = 1,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.89x = 3,150.33 × 1,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.89x = 4,058,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,058.21/2,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.60

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