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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.69, 3,150.11 and 1,234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.69, 3,150.11 and 1,234.75 is: 1,703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.69 : 3,150.11 = 1,234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.69/3,150.11 = 1,234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.69x = 3,150.11 × 1,234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.69x = 3,889,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,598.32/2,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.95

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