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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.06, 3,424.62 and 1,508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.06, 3,424.62 and 1,508.04 is: 2,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.06 : 3,424.62 = 1,508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.06/3,424.62 = 1,508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.06x = 3,424.62 × 1,508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.06x = 5,164,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,463.94/2,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.08

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