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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.97, 3,428.54 and 1,504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.97, 3,428.54 and 1,504.56 is: 2,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.97 : 3,428.54 = 1,504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.97/3,428.54 = 1,504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.97x = 3,428.54 × 1,504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.97x = 5,158,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,444.14/2,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.53

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