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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.32, 3,150.61 and 1,288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.32, 3,150.61 and 1,288.37 is: 1,777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.32 : 3,150.61 = 1,288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.32/3,150.61 = 1,288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.32x = 3,150.61 × 1,288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.32x = 4,059,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,151.41/2,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.74

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