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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.03, 3,154.73 and 1,238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.03, 3,154.73 and 1,238.09 is: 1,708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.03 : 3,154.73 = 1,238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.03/3,154.73 = 1,238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.03x = 3,154.73 × 1,238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.03x = 3,905,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,841.36/2,286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.57

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