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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.14, 3,424.89 and 1,128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.14, 3,424.89 and 1,128.38 is: 1,690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.14 : 3,424.89 = 1,128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.14/3,424.89 = 1,128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.14x = 3,424.89 × 1,128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.14x = 3,864,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,577.38/2,286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.44

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