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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.62, 3,389.67 and 1,104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.62, 3,389.67 and 1,104.50 is: 1,656.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.62 : 3,389.67 = 1,104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.62/3,389.67 = 1,104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.62x = 3,389.67 × 1,104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.62x = 3,743,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,890.52/2,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.87

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