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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.86, 3,428.01 and 1,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.86, 3,428.01 and 1,129.80 is: 1,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.86 : 3,428.01 = 1,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.86/3,428.01 = 1,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.86x = 3,428.01 × 1,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.86x = 3,872,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,965.70/2,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.06

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