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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.28, 3,427.80 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.28, 3,427.80 and 746.16 is: 1,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.28 : 3,427.80 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.28/3,427.80 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.28x = 3,427.80 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.28x = 2,557,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,687.25/2,285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.20

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