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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.41, 3,151.09 and 1,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.41, 3,151.09 and 1,235.47 is: 1,704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.41 : 3,151.09 = 1,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.41/3,151.09 = 1,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.41x = 3,151.09 × 1,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.41x = 3,893,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,069.79/2,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.94

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