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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.18, 3,428.32 and 1,117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.18, 3,428.32 and 1,117.98 is: 1,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.18 : 3,428.32 = 1,117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.18/3,428.32 = 1,117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.18x = 3,428.32 × 1,117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.18x = 3,832,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,793.19/2,287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.77

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