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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.56, 3,217.55 and 1,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.56, 3,217.55 and 1,283.62 is: 1,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.56 : 3,217.55 = 1,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.56/3,217.55 = 1,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.56x = 3,217.55 × 1,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.56x = 4,130,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,105.11/2,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.40

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