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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.87, 3,153.12 and 1,236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.87, 3,153.12 and 1,236.93 is: 1,706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.87 : 3,153.12 = 1,236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.87/3,153.12 = 1,236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.87x = 3,153.12 × 1,236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.87x = 3,900,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,188.72/2,284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.96

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