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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.83, 3,153.06 and 1,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.83, 3,153.06 and 1,290.36 is: 1,780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.83 : 3,153.06 = 1,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.83/3,153.06 = 1,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.83x = 3,153.06 × 1,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.83x = 4,068,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,582.50/2,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.69

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