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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.18, 3,424.88 and 1,050.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.18, 3,424.88 and 1,050.98 is: 1,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.18 : 3,424.88 = 1,050.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.18/3,424.88 = 1,050.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.18x = 3,424.88 × 1,050.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.18x = 3,599,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,480.38/2,282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.21

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