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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.44, 3,425.28 and 1,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.44, 3,425.28 and 1,504.96 is: 2,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.44 : 3,425.28 = 1,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.44/3,425.28 = 1,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.44x = 3,425.28 × 1,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.44x = 5,154,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,909.39/2,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.54

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