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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.73, 3,151.55 and 1,235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.73, 3,151.55 and 1,235.79 is: 1,705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.73 : 3,151.55 = 1,235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.73/3,151.55 = 1,235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.73x = 3,151.55 × 1,235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.73x = 3,894,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,647.80/2,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.39

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