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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.82, 3,151.67 and 1,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.82, 3,151.67 and 1,235.88 is: 1,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.82 : 3,151.67 = 1,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.82/3,151.67 = 1,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.82x = 3,151.67 × 1,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.82x = 3,895,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,097.29/2,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.52

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