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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.12, 3,435.14 and 1,057.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.12, 3,435.14 and 1,057.85 is: 1,586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.12 : 3,435.14 = 1,057.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.12/3,435.14 = 1,057.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.12x = 3,435.14 × 1,057.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.12x = 3,633,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,879.70/2,291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.07

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