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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.76, 3,153.08 and 1,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.76, 3,153.08 and 1,290.36 is: 1,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.76 : 3,153.08 = 1,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.76/3,153.08 = 1,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.76x = 3,153.08 × 1,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.76x = 4,068,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,608.31/2,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.76

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