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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.92, 3,424.68 and 1,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.92, 3,424.68 and 1,243.44 is: 1,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.92 : 3,424.68 = 1,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.92/3,424.68 = 1,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.92x = 3,424.68 × 1,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.92x = 4,258,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,384.10/2,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.69

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