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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.56, 3,389.34 and 1,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.56, 3,389.34 and 1,106.12 is: 1,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.56 : 3,389.34 = 1,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.56/3,389.34 = 1,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.56x = 3,389.34 × 1,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.56x = 3,749,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,016.76/2,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.18

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