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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.32, 3,385.21 and 1,146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.32, 3,385.21 and 1,146.31 is: 1,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.32 : 3,385.21 = 1,146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.32/3,385.21 = 1,146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.32x = 3,385.21 × 1,146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.32x = 3,880,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,501.44/2,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.07

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