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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.39, 3,427.99 and 1,052.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.39, 3,427.99 and 1,052.08 is: 1,576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.39 : 3,427.99 = 1,052.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.39/3,427.99 = 1,052.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.39x = 3,427.99 × 1,052.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.39x = 3,606,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,519.72/2,287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.70

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