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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.81, 3,153.04 and 1,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.81, 3,153.04 and 1,236.87 is: 1,706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.81 : 3,153.04 = 1,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.81/3,153.04 = 1,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.81x = 3,153.04 × 1,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.81x = 3,899,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,897.49/2,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.88

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