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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.68, 3,162.47 and 1,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.68, 3,162.47 and 1,283.34 is: 1,770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.68 : 3,162.47 = 1,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.68/3,162.47 = 1,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.68x = 3,162.47 × 1,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.68x = 4,058,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,524.25/2,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.98

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