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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.94, 3,425.84 and 1,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.94, 3,425.84 and 1,052.66 is: 1,576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.94 : 3,425.84 = 1,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.94/3,425.84 = 1,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.94x = 3,425.84 × 1,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.94x = 3,606,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,244.73/2,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.89

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