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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.52, 3,429.56 and 1,085.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.52, 3,429.56 and 1,085.11 is: 1,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.52 : 3,429.56 = 1,085.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.52/3,429.56 = 1,085.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.52x = 3,429.56 × 1,085.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.52x = 3,721,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,443.99/2,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.14

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