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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.23, 3,151.10 and 1,339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.23, 3,151.10 and 1,339.82 is: 1,849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.23 : 3,151.10 = 1,339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.23/3,151.10 = 1,339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.23x = 3,151.10 × 1,339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.23x = 4,221,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,918.03/2,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.10

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