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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.98, 3,427.48 and 1,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.98, 3,427.48 and 1,051.36 is: 1,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.98 : 3,427.48 = 1,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.98/3,427.48 = 1,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.98x = 3,427.48 × 1,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.98x = 3,603,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,515.37/2,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.04

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