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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.52, 3,429.30 and 1,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.52, 3,429.30 and 1,362.90 is: 2,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.52 : 3,429.30 = 1,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.52/3,429.30 = 1,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.52x = 3,429.30 × 1,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.52x = 4,673,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,792.97/2,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.96

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