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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.46, 3,151.18 and 1,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.46, 3,151.18 and 1,235.52 is: 1,705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.46 : 3,151.18 = 1,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.46/3,151.18 = 1,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.46x = 3,151.18 × 1,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.46x = 3,893,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,359.27/2,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.03

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