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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.23, 3,154.78 and 1,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.23, 3,154.78 and 1,277.90 is: 1,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.23 : 3,154.78 = 1,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.23/3,154.78 = 1,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.23x = 3,154.78 × 1,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.23x = 4,031,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,493.36/2,286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.38

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