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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.24, 3,150.86 and 1,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.24, 3,150.86 and 1,235.30 is: 1,704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.24 : 3,150.86 = 1,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.24/3,150.86 = 1,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.24x = 3,150.86 × 1,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.24x = 3,892,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,257.36/2,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.71

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