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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.33, 3,117.73 and 1,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.33, 3,117.73 and 1,420 is: 1,959.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.33 : 3,117.73 = 1,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.33/3,117.73 = 1,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.33x = 3,117.73 × 1,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.33x = 4,427,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,176.60/2,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.51

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