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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.70, 3,151.52 and 1,235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.70, 3,151.52 and 1,235.77 is: 1,705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.70 : 3,151.52 = 1,235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.70/3,151.52 = 1,235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.70x = 3,151.52 × 1,235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.70x = 3,894,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,538.54/2,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.36

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