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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.28, 3,217.17 and 1,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.28, 3,217.17 and 1,283.34 is: 1,771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.28 : 3,217.17 = 1,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.28/3,217.17 = 1,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.28x = 3,217.17 × 1,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.28x = 4,128,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,732.61/2,331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.01

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