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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.02, 3,575.55 and 1,288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.02, 3,575.55 and 1,288.15 is: 1,932.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.02 : 3,575.55 = 1,288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.02/3,575.55 = 1,288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.02x = 3,575.55 × 1,288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.02x = 4,605,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,835.79/2,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.77

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