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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.51, 3,150.90 and 1,288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.51, 3,150.90 and 1,288.65 is: 1,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.51 : 3,150.90 = 1,288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.51/3,150.90 = 1,288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.51x = 3,150.90 × 1,288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.51x = 4,060,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,407.29/2,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.14

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