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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.95, 3,423.40 and 1,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.95, 3,423.40 and 1,050.76 is: 1,575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.95 : 3,423.40 = 1,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.95/3,423.40 = 1,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.95x = 3,423.40 × 1,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.95x = 3,597,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,171.78/2,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.67

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