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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.57, 3,425.36 and 744.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.57, 3,425.36 and 744.57 is: 1,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.57 : 3,425.36 = 744.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.57/3,425.36 = 744.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.57x = 3,425.36 × 744.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.57x = 2,550,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,416.57/2,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.86

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