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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.16, 3,150.76 and 1,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.16, 3,150.76 and 1,235.22 is: 1,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.16 : 3,150.76 = 1,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.16/3,150.76 = 1,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.16x = 3,150.76 × 1,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.16x = 3,891,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,881.77/2,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.60

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