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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.03, 3,150.81 and 1,288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.03, 3,150.81 and 1,288.62 is: 1,778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.03 : 3,150.81 = 1,288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.03/3,150.81 = 1,288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.03x = 3,150.81 × 1,288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.03x = 4,060,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,196.78/2,283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.42

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