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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.28, 3,425.10 and 1,312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.28, 3,425.10 and 1,312.12 is: 1,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.28 : 3,425.10 = 1,312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.28/3,425.10 = 1,312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.28x = 3,425.10 × 1,312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.28x = 4,494,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,142.21/2,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.70

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