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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.99, 3,430.49 and 1,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.99, 3,430.49 and 1,054.17 is: 1,581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.99 : 3,430.49 = 1,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.99/3,430.49 = 1,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.99x = 3,430.49 × 1,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.99x = 3,616,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,314.37/2,286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.26

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