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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.92, 3,153.20 and 1,236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.92, 3,153.20 and 1,236.99 is: 1,707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.92 : 3,153.20 = 1,236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.92/3,153.20 = 1,236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.92x = 3,153.20 × 1,236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.92x = 3,900,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,476.87/2,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.05

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