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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.39, 3,151.05 and 1,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.39, 3,151.05 and 1,235.43 is: 1,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.39 : 3,151.05 = 1,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.39/3,151.05 = 1,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.39x = 3,151.05 × 1,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.39x = 3,892,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,901.70/2,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.88

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