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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.60, 3,425.64 and 1,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.60, 3,425.64 and 1,503.84 is: 2,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.60 : 3,425.64 = 1,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.60/3,425.64 = 1,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.60x = 3,425.64 × 1,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.60x = 5,151,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,614.46/2,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.92

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