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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.34, 3,419.15 and 1,504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.34, 3,419.15 and 1,504.98 is: 2,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.34 : 3,419.15 = 1,504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.34/3,419.15 = 1,504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.34x = 3,419.15 × 1,504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.34x = 5,145,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,744.84/2,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.62

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