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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.96, 3,150.49 and 1,235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.96, 3,150.49 and 1,235.03 is: 1,704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.96 : 3,150.49 = 1,235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.96/3,150.49 = 1,235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.96x = 3,150.49 × 1,235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.96x = 3,890,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,930.82/2,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.34

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