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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.83, 3,148.60 and 2,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.83, 3,148.60 and 2,017.33 is: 2,777.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.83 : 3,148.60 = 2,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.83/3,148.60 = 2,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.83x = 3,148.60 × 2,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.83x = 6,351,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,749.50/2,286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.54

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