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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.33, 3,427.44 and 1,054.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.33, 3,427.44 and 1,054.09 is: 1,580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.33 : 3,427.44 = 1,054.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.33/3,427.44 = 1,054.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.33x = 3,427.44 × 1,054.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.33x = 3,612,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,823.89/2,286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.19

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