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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.07, 3,154.78 and 1,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.07, 3,154.78 and 1,238.13 is: 1,708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.07 : 3,154.78 = 1,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.07/3,154.78 = 1,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.07x = 3,154.78 × 1,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.07x = 3,906,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,029.31/2,286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.62

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