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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.38, 3,425.18 and 1,359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.38, 3,425.18 and 1,359.13 is: 2,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.38 : 3,425.18 = 1,359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.38/3,425.18 = 1,359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.38x = 3,425.18 × 1,359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.38x = 4,655,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,247.77/2,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.08

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