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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.42, 3,217.38 and 1,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.42, 3,217.38 and 1,283.55 is: 1,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.42 : 3,217.38 = 1,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.42/3,217.38 = 1,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.42x = 3,217.38 × 1,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.42x = 4,129,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,668.10/2,331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.31

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