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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.87, 3,150.36 and 1,234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.87, 3,150.36 and 1,234.93 is: 1,704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.87 : 3,150.36 = 1,234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.87/3,150.36 = 1,234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.87x = 3,150.36 × 1,234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.87x = 3,890,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,488.00/2,282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.21

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