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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.35, 3,152.39 and 1,236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.35, 3,152.39 and 1,236.41 is: 1,706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.35 : 3,152.39 = 1,236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.35/3,152.39 = 1,236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.35x = 3,152.39 × 1,236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.35x = 3,897,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,630.76/2,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.24

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