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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.05, 3,152.00 and 1,236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.05, 3,152.00 and 1,236.11 is: 1,705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.05 : 3,152.00 = 1,236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.05/3,152.00 = 1,236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.05x = 3,152.00 × 1,236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.05x = 3,896,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,212.54/2,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.84

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