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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.07, 3,156.15 and 1,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.07, 3,156.15 and 1,239.13 is: 1,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.07 : 3,156.15 = 1,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.07/3,156.15 = 1,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.07x = 3,156.15 × 1,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.07x = 3,910,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,880.15/2,287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.00

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