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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.91, 3,433.46 and 1,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.91, 3,433.46 and 1,056.13 is: 1,584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.91 : 3,433.46 = 1,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.91/3,433.46 = 1,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.91x = 3,433.46 × 1,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.91x = 3,626,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,174.17/2,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.93

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