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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.39, 3,117.93 and 1,375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.39, 3,117.93 and 1,375.47 is: 1,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.39 : 3,117.93 = 1,375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.39/3,117.93 = 1,375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.39x = 3,117.93 × 1,375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.39x = 4,288,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,619.18/2,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.13

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