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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.08, 3,156.18 and 1,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.08, 3,156.18 and 1,239.14 is: 1,710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.08 : 3,156.18 = 1,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.08/3,156.18 = 1,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.08x = 3,156.18 × 1,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.08x = 3,910,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,948.89/2,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.02

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