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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.85, 3,423.34 and 1,504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.85, 3,423.34 and 1,504.63 is: 2,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.85 : 3,423.34 = 1,504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.85/3,423.34 = 1,504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.85x = 3,423.34 × 1,504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.85x = 5,150,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,860.06/2,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.34

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