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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.28, 3,423.87 and 1,050.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.28, 3,423.87 and 1,050.10 is: 1,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.28 : 3,423.87 = 1,050.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.28/3,423.87 = 1,050.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.28x = 3,423.87 × 1,050.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.28x = 3,595,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,397.33/2,285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.29

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