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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.05, 3,150.45 and 1,288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.05, 3,150.45 and 1,288.27 is: 1,777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.05 : 3,150.45 = 1,288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.05/3,150.45 = 1,288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.05x = 3,150.45 × 1,288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.05x = 4,058,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,634.16/2,283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.72

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