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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.94, 3,153.23 and 1,237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.94, 3,153.23 and 1,237.01 is: 1,707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.94 : 3,153.23 = 1,237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.94/3,153.23 = 1,237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.94x = 3,153.23 × 1,237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.94x = 3,900,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,559.73/2,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.07

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