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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.68, 3,419.52 and 1,048.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.68, 3,419.52 and 1,048.92 is: 1,572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.68 : 3,419.52 = 1,048.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.68/3,419.52 = 1,048.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.68x = 3,419.52 × 1,048.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.68x = 3,586,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,802.92/2,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.00

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