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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.53, 3,427.45 and 1,115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.53, 3,427.45 and 1,115.19 is: 1,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.53 : 3,427.45 = 1,115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.53/3,427.45 = 1,115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.53x = 3,427.45 × 1,115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.53x = 3,822,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,255.18/2,285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.37

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