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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.93, 3,150.43 and 1,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.93, 3,150.43 and 1,288.20 is: 1,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.93 : 3,150.43 = 1,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.93/3,150.43 = 1,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.93x = 3,150.43 × 1,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.93x = 4,058,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,377.49/2,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.71

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