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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.80, 3,154.38 and 1,237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.80, 3,154.38 and 1,237.85 is: 1,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.80 : 3,154.38 = 1,237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.80/3,154.38 = 1,237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.80x = 3,154.38 × 1,237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.80x = 3,904,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,649.28/2,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.22

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