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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.10, 3,150.67 and 1,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.10, 3,150.67 and 1,235.16 is: 1,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.10 : 3,150.67 = 1,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.10/3,150.67 = 1,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.10x = 3,150.67 × 1,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.10x = 3,891,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,581.56/2,283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.52

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