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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.25, 3,425.73 and 1,172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.25, 3,425.73 and 1,172.93 is: 1,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.25 : 3,425.73 = 1,172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.25/3,425.73 = 1,172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.25x = 3,425.73 × 1,172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.25x = 4,018,124.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,124.36/2,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.06

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