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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.47, 3,149.79 and 1,234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.47, 3,149.79 and 1,234.54 is: 1,703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.47 : 3,149.79 = 1,234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.47/3,149.79 = 1,234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.47x = 3,149.79 × 1,234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.47x = 3,888,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,526.00/2,282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.65

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