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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.86, 3,152.89 and 2,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.86, 3,152.89 and 2,245.74 is: 3,094.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.86 : 3,152.89 = 2,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.86/3,152.89 = 2,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.86x = 3,152.89 × 2,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.86x = 7,080,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,571.19/2,287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.84

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