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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.67, 3,150.09 and 1,234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.67, 3,150.09 and 1,234.73 is: 1,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.67 : 3,150.09 = 1,234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.67/3,150.09 = 1,234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.67x = 3,150.09 × 1,234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.67x = 3,889,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,518.50/2,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.93

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