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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.89, 3,218.13 and 1,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.89, 3,218.13 and 1,283.95 is: 1,771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.89 : 3,218.13 = 1,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.89/3,218.13 = 1,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.89x = 3,218.13 × 1,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.89x = 4,131,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,922.04/2,331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.92

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