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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.63, 3,152.77 and 1,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.63, 3,152.77 and 1,236.69 is: 1,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.63 : 3,152.77 = 1,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.63/3,152.77 = 1,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.63x = 3,152.77 × 1,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.63x = 3,898,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,999.13/2,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.62

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