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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.16, 3,424.12 and 1,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.16, 3,424.12 and 1,052.56 is: 1,577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.16 : 3,424.12 = 1,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.16/3,424.12 = 1,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.16x = 3,424.12 × 1,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.16x = 3,604,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,080.56/2,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.86

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