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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.70, 3,155.60 and 1,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.70, 3,155.60 and 1,291.96 is: 1,782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.70 : 3,155.60 = 1,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.70/3,155.60 = 1,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.70x = 3,155.60 × 1,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.70x = 4,076,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,908.98/2,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.88

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