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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.38, 3,156.59 and 1,239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.38, 3,156.59 and 1,239.45 is: 1,710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.38 : 3,156.59 = 1,239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.38/3,156.59 = 1,239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.38x = 3,156.59 × 1,239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.38x = 3,912,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,435.48/2,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.44

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