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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.43, 3,427.78 and 1,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.43, 3,427.78 and 1,052.70 is: 1,579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.43 : 3,427.78 = 1,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.43/3,427.78 = 1,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.43x = 3,427.78 × 1,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.43x = 3,608,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,436.46/2,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.58

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