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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.62, 3,150.03 and 1,234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.62, 3,150.03 and 1,234.68 is: 1,703.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.62 : 3,150.03 = 1,234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.62/3,150.03 = 1,234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.62x = 3,150.03 × 1,234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.62x = 3,889,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,279.04/2,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.87

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