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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.72, 3,414.03 and 1,043.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.72, 3,414.03 and 1,043.17 is: 1,564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.72 : 3,414.03 = 1,043.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.72/3,414.03 = 1,043.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.72x = 3,414.03 × 1,043.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.72x = 3,561,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,413.68/2,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.96

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