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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.24, 3,155 and 1,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.24, 3,155 and 1,238.30 is: 1,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.24 : 3,155 = 1,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.24/3,155 = 1,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.24x = 3,155 × 1,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.24x = 3,906,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,836.50/2,286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.85

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