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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.42, 3,428.20 and 725.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.42, 3,428.20 and 725.43 is: 1,088.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.42 : 3,428.20 = 725.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.42/3,428.20 = 725.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.42x = 3,428.20 × 725.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.42x = 2,486,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,919.13/2,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.17

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