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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.55, 3,434.43 and 1,363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.55, 3,434.43 and 1,363.91 is: 2,048.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.55 : 3,434.43 = 1,363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.55/3,434.43 = 1,363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.55x = 3,434.43 × 1,363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.55x = 4,684,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,258.83/2,286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.61

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