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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.06, 3,429.12 and 1,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.06, 3,429.12 and 1,511.04 is: 2,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.06 : 3,429.12 = 1,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.06/3,429.12 = 1,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.06x = 3,429.12 × 1,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.06x = 5,181,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,537.48/2,286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.58

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