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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.21, 3,150.95 and 1,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.21, 3,150.95 and 1,275.03 is: 1,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.21 : 3,150.95 = 1,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.21/3,150.95 = 1,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.21x = 3,150.95 × 1,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.21x = 4,017,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,549.40/2,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.61

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