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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.17, 3,150.95 and 1,387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.17, 3,150.95 and 1,387.53 is: 1,914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.17 : 3,150.95 = 1,387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.17/3,150.95 = 1,387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.17x = 3,150.95 × 1,387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.17x = 4,372,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,030.72/2,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.90

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