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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.92, 3,150.43 and 1,234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.92, 3,150.43 and 1,234.98 is: 1,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.92 : 3,150.43 = 1,234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.92/3,150.43 = 1,234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.92x = 3,150.43 × 1,234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.92x = 3,890,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,718.04/2,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.27

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