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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.12, 3,424.23 and 1,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.12, 3,424.23 and 1,096.47 is: 1,644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.12 : 3,424.23 = 1,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.12/3,424.23 = 1,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.12x = 3,424.23 × 1,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.12x = 3,754,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,565.47/2,283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.49

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