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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.02, 3,151.94 and 1,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.02, 3,151.94 and 1,236.08 is: 1,705.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.02 : 3,151.94 = 1,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.02/3,151.94 = 1,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.02x = 3,151.94 × 1,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.02x = 3,896,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,050.00/2,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.79

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