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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.36, 3,423.45 and 1,051.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.36, 3,423.45 and 1,051.05 is: 1,574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.36 : 3,423.45 = 1,051.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.36/3,423.45 = 1,051.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.36x = 3,423.45 × 1,051.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.36x = 3,598,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,217.12/2,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.46

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