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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285, 3,423.44 and 1,551.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285, 3,423.44 and 1,551.96 is: 2,325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285 : 3,423.44 = 1,551.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285/3,423.44 = 1,551.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285x = 3,423.44 × 1,551.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285x = 5,313,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313,041.94/2,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.18

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