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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.67, 3,157.04 and 1,292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.67, 3,157.04 and 1,292.99 is: 1,784.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.67 : 3,157.04 = 1,292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.67/3,157.04 = 1,292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.67x = 3,157.04 × 1,292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.67x = 4,082,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,008.60/2,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.36

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