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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.54, 3,152.66 and 1,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.54, 3,152.66 and 1,236.60 is: 1,706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.54 : 3,152.66 = 1,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.54/3,152.66 = 1,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.54x = 3,152.66 × 1,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.54x = 3,898,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,579.36/2,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.51

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