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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.13, 3,156.23 and 1,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.13, 3,156.23 and 1,239.19 is: 1,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.13 : 3,156.23 = 1,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.13/3,156.23 = 1,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.13x = 3,156.23 × 1,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.13x = 3,911,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,163.86/2,287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.08

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