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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.18, 3,217.05 and 1,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.18, 3,217.05 and 1,283.28 is: 1,770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.18 : 3,217.05 = 1,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.18/3,217.05 = 1,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.18x = 3,217.05 × 1,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.18x = 4,128,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,375.92/2,331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.94

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