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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.02, 3,423.33 and 1,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.02, 3,423.33 and 1,050.30 is: 1,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.02 : 3,423.33 = 1,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.02/3,423.33 = 1,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.02x = 3,423.33 × 1,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.02x = 3,595,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,523.50/2,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.21

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