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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.64, 3,154.17 and 1,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.64, 3,154.17 and 1,237.68 is: 1,707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.64 : 3,154.17 = 1,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.64/3,154.17 = 1,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.64x = 3,154.17 × 1,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.64x = 3,903,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,853.13/2,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.99

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