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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.07, 3,150.74 and 1,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.07, 3,150.74 and 1,288.34 is: 1,777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.07 : 3,150.74 = 1,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.07/3,150.74 = 1,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.07x = 3,150.74 × 1,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.07x = 4,059,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,211.84/2,283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.96

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