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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.24, 3,424.48 and 1,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.24, 3,424.48 and 1,114.44 is: 1,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.24 : 3,424.48 = 1,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.24/3,424.48 = 1,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.24x = 3,424.48 × 1,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.24x = 3,816,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,377.49/2,286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.28

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