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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.05, 3,430.82 and 1,118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.05, 3,430.82 and 1,118.07 is: 1,676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.05 : 3,430.82 = 1,118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.05/3,430.82 = 1,118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.05x = 3,430.82 × 1,118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.05x = 3,835,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,899.71/2,288.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.49

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