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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.81, 3,428.74 and 725.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.81, 3,428.74 and 725.78 is: 1,088.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.81 : 3,428.74 = 725.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.81/3,428.74 = 725.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.81x = 3,428.74 × 725.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.81x = 2,488,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,517.67/2,285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.68

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