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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.50, 3,151.23 and 1,235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.50, 3,151.23 and 1,235.57 is: 1,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.50 : 3,151.23 = 1,235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.50/3,151.23 = 1,235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.50x = 3,151.23 × 1,235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.50x = 3,893,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,565.25/2,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.09

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