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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.78, 3,424.50 and 1,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.78, 3,424.50 and 1,050.12 is: 1,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.78 : 3,424.50 = 1,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.78/3,424.50 = 1,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.78x = 3,424.50 × 1,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.78x = 3,596,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,135.94/2,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.64

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