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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.27, 3,150.92 and 1,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.27, 3,150.92 and 1,235.33 is: 1,704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.27 : 3,150.92 = 1,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.27/3,150.92 = 1,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.27x = 3,150.92 × 1,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.27x = 3,892,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,419.83/2,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.76

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