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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.61, 3,155.50 and 1,291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.61, 3,155.50 and 1,291.87 is: 1,782.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.61 : 3,155.50 = 1,291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.61/3,155.50 = 1,291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.61x = 3,155.50 × 1,291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.61x = 4,076,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,495.79/2,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.77

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