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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.49, 3,429.10 and 1,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.49, 3,429.10 and 1,115.86 is: 1,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.49 : 3,429.10 = 1,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.49/3,429.10 = 1,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.49x = 3,429.10 × 1,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.49x = 3,826,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,395.53/2,286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.48

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