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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.59, 3,433.19 and 1,056.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.59, 3,433.19 and 1,056.27 is: 1,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.59 : 3,433.19 = 1,056.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.59/3,433.19 = 1,056.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.59x = 3,433.19 × 1,056.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.59x = 3,626,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,383.19/2,288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.55

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