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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.88, 3,154.23 and 1,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.88, 3,154.23 and 1,291.17 is: 1,781.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.88 : 3,154.23 = 1,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.88/3,154.23 = 1,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.88x = 3,154.23 × 1,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.88x = 4,072,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,647.15/2,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.65

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