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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.48, 3,425.36 and 1,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.48, 3,425.36 and 1,706.88 is: 2,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.48 : 3,425.36 = 1,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.48/3,425.36 = 1,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.48x = 3,425.36 × 1,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.48x = 5,846,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,846,678.48/2,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.55

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