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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.39, 3,425.98 and 1,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.39, 3,425.98 and 1,052.38 is: 1,578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.39 : 3,425.98 = 1,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.39/3,425.98 = 1,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.39x = 3,425.98 × 1,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.39x = 3,605,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,432.83/2,284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.29

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