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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.32, 3,151.14 and 1,288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.32, 3,151.14 and 1,288.69 is: 1,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.32 : 3,151.14 = 1,288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.32/3,151.14 = 1,288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.32x = 3,151.14 × 1,288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.32x = 4,060,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,842.61/2,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.48

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