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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.19, 3,423.22 and 1,050.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.19, 3,423.22 and 1,050.91 is: 1,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.19 : 3,423.22 = 1,050.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.19/3,423.22 = 1,050.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.19x = 3,423.22 × 1,050.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.19x = 3,597,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,484.94/2,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.26

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