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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.86, 3,425.70 and 1,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.86, 3,425.70 and 1,171.56 is: 1,756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.86 : 3,425.70 = 1,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.86/3,425.70 = 1,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.86x = 3,425.70 × 1,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.86x = 4,013,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,413.09/2,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.52

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