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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.28, 3,427.65 and 1,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.28, 3,427.65 and 1,053.68 is: 1,580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.28 : 3,427.65 = 1,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.28/3,427.65 = 1,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.28x = 3,427.65 × 1,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.28x = 3,611,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,629.11/2,285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.39

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