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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.90, 3,151.56 and 1,812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.90, 3,151.56 and 1,812.93 is: 2,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.90 : 3,151.56 = 1,812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.90/3,151.56 = 1,812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.90x = 3,151.56 × 1,812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.90x = 5,713,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,713,560.18/2,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.67

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