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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.02, 3,429.68 and 1,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.02, 3,429.68 and 1,116.70 is: 1,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.02 : 3,429.68 = 1,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.02/3,429.68 = 1,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.02x = 3,429.68 × 1,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.02x = 3,829,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,923.66/2,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.63

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