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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.07, 3,149.25 and 1,234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.07, 3,149.25 and 1,234.13 is: 1,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.07 : 3,149.25 = 1,234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.07/3,149.25 = 1,234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.07x = 3,149.25 × 1,234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.07x = 3,886,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,568.16/2,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.09

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