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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.51, 3,149.85 and 1,234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.51, 3,149.85 and 1,234.57 is: 1,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.51 : 3,149.85 = 1,234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.51/3,149.85 = 1,234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.51x = 3,149.85 × 1,234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.51x = 3,888,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,710.31/2,282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.70

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