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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.90, 3,217.97 and 1,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.90, 3,217.97 and 1,283.96 is: 1,771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.90 : 3,217.97 = 1,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.90/3,217.97 = 1,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.90x = 3,217.97 × 1,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.90x = 4,131,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,756.02/2,331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.84

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