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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.92, 3,425.52 and 1,245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.92, 3,425.52 and 1,245.76 is: 1,866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.92 : 3,425.52 = 1,245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.92/3,425.52 = 1,245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.92x = 3,425.52 × 1,245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.92x = 4,267,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,375.80/2,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.81

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