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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.38, 3,217.50 and 1,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.38, 3,217.50 and 1,283.64 is: 1,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.38 : 3,217.50 = 1,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.38/3,217.50 = 1,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.38x = 3,217.50 × 1,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.38x = 4,130,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,111.70/2,331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.53

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