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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.50, 3,217.48 and 1,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.50, 3,217.48 and 1,283.54 is: 1,771.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.50 : 3,217.48 = 1,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.50/3,217.48 = 1,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.50x = 3,217.48 × 1,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.50x = 4,129,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,764.28/2,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.29

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