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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.11, 3,423.08 and 1,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.11, 3,423.08 and 1,050.80 is: 1,574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.11 : 3,423.08 = 1,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.11/3,423.08 = 1,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.11x = 3,423.08 × 1,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.11x = 3,596,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,972.46/2,285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.09

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