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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.06, 3,156.12 and 1,292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.06, 3,156.12 and 1,292.33 is: 1,783.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.06 : 3,156.12 = 1,292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.06/3,156.12 = 1,292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.06x = 3,156.12 × 1,292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.06x = 4,078,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,756.45/2,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.41

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