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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.38, 3,428.06 and 1,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.38, 3,428.06 and 1,190.06 is: 1,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.38 : 3,428.06 = 1,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.38/3,428.06 = 1,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.38x = 3,428.06 × 1,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.38x = 4,079,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,597.08/2,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.08

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