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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.52, 3,156.78 and 1,239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.52, 3,156.78 and 1,239.58 is: 1,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.52 : 3,156.78 = 1,239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.52/3,156.78 = 1,239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.52x = 3,156.78 × 1,239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.52x = 3,913,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,065.57/2,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.61

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