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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.96, 3,151.86 and 1,236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.96, 3,151.86 and 1,236.02 is: 1,705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.96 : 3,151.86 = 1,236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.96/3,151.86 = 1,236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.96x = 3,151.86 × 1,236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.96x = 3,895,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,740.06/2,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.70

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