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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.96, 3,154.79 and 1,291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.96, 3,154.79 and 1,291.34 is: 1,782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.96 : 3,154.79 = 1,291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.96/3,154.79 = 1,291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.96x = 3,154.79 × 1,291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.96x = 4,073,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,917.63/2,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.15

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