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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.28, 3,426.60 and 1,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.28, 3,426.60 and 1,313.12 is: 1,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.28 : 3,426.60 = 1,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.28/3,426.60 = 1,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.28x = 3,426.60 × 1,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.28x = 4,499,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,536.99/2,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.20

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