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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.38, 3,437.49 and 1,363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.38, 3,437.49 and 1,363.11 is: 2,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.38 : 3,437.49 = 1,363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.38/3,437.49 = 1,363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.38x = 3,437.49 × 1,363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.38x = 4,685,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,676.99/2,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.49

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