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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.94, 3,152.87 and 1,290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.94, 3,152.87 and 1,290.19 is: 1,780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.94 : 3,152.87 = 1,290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.94/3,152.87 = 1,290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.94x = 3,152.87 × 1,290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.94x = 4,067,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,812.45/2,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.27

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