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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.21, 3,425.07 and 1,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.21, 3,425.07 and 1,050.92 is: 1,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.21 : 3,425.07 = 1,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.21/3,425.07 = 1,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.21x = 3,425.07 × 1,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.21x = 3,599,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,474.56/2,285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.12

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