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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.12, 3,431.04 and 748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.12, 3,431.04 and 748 is: 1,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.12 : 3,431.04 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.12/3,431.04 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.12x = 3,431.04 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.12x = 2,566,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,417.92/2,287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.12

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