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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.04, 3,426.60 and 1,243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.04, 3,426.60 and 1,243.76 is: 1,865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.04 : 3,426.60 = 1,243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.04/3,426.60 = 1,243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.04x = 3,426.60 × 1,243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.04x = 4,261,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,868.02/2,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.93

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