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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.04, 3,150.59 and 1,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.04, 3,150.59 and 1,235.10 is: 1,704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.04 : 3,150.59 = 1,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.04/3,150.59 = 1,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.04x = 3,150.59 × 1,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.04x = 3,891,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,271.78/2,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.43

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