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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.94, 3,154.60 and 1,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.94, 3,154.60 and 1,238 is: 1,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.94 : 3,154.60 = 1,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.94/3,154.60 = 1,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.94x = 3,154.60 × 1,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.94x = 3,905,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,394.80/2,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.44

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