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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.66, 3,389.91 and 1,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.66, 3,389.91 and 1,937.28 is: 2,906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.66 : 3,389.91 = 1,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.66/3,389.91 = 1,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.66x = 3,389.91 × 1,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.66x = 6,567,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,204.84/2,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.28

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