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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.92, 3,153.14 and 1,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.92, 3,153.14 and 1,290.24 is: 1,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.92 : 3,153.14 = 1,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.92/3,153.14 = 1,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.92x = 3,153.14 × 1,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.92x = 4,068,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,307.35/2,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.50

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