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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.46, 3,095.28 and 1,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.46, 3,095.28 and 1,286.28 is: 1,774.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.46 : 3,095.28 = 1,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.46/3,095.28 = 1,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.46x = 3,095.28 × 1,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.46x = 3,981,396.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,396.76/2,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.67

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