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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.06, 3,423.16 and 1,048.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.06, 3,423.16 and 1,048.89 is: 1,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.06 : 3,423.16 = 1,048.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.06/3,423.16 = 1,048.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.06x = 3,423.16 × 1,048.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.06x = 3,590,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,518.29/2,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.68

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