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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.86, 3,151.70 and 1,289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.86, 3,151.70 and 1,289.10 is: 1,778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.86 : 3,151.70 = 1,289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.86/3,151.70 = 1,289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.86x = 3,151.70 × 1,289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.86x = 4,062,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,856.47/2,283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.94

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