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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.56, 3,434.52 and 1,507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.56, 3,434.52 and 1,507.68 is: 2,264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.56 : 3,434.52 = 1,507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.56/3,434.52 = 1,507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.56x = 3,434.52 × 1,507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.56x = 5,178,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,157.11/2,286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.61

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