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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.38, 3,155.21 and 1,238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.38, 3,155.21 and 1,238.45 is: 1,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.38 : 3,155.21 = 1,238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.38/3,155.21 = 1,238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.38x = 3,155.21 × 1,238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.38x = 3,907,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,547.86/2,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.06

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