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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.84, 3,155.36 and 1,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.84, 3,155.36 and 1,291.72 is: 1,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.84 : 3,155.36 = 1,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.84/3,155.36 = 1,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.84x = 3,155.36 × 1,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.84x = 4,075,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,841.62/2,286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.30

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