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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.14, 3,216.89 and 1,283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.14, 3,216.89 and 1,283.19 is: 1,770.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.14 : 3,216.89 = 1,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.14/3,216.89 = 1,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.14x = 3,216.89 × 1,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.14x = 4,127,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,874.66/2,331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.76

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