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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.58, 3,422.28 and 1,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.58, 3,422.28 and 1,050.29 is: 1,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.58 : 3,422.28 = 1,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.58/3,422.28 = 1,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.58x = 3,422.28 × 1,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.58x = 3,594,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,386.46/2,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.32

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