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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.39, 3,424.01 and 1,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.39, 3,424.01 and 1,050.44 is: 1,575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.39 : 3,424.01 = 1,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.39/3,424.01 = 1,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.39x = 3,424.01 × 1,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.39x = 3,596,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,694.69/2,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.16

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