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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.39, 3,425.00 and 1,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.39, 3,425.00 and 1,050.08 is: 1,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.39 : 3,425.00 = 1,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.39/3,425.00 = 1,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.39x = 3,425.00 × 1,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.39x = 3,596,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,501.62/2,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.69

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