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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.69, 3,116.58 and 1,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.69, 3,116.58 and 1,375.32 is: 1,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.69 : 3,116.58 = 1,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.69/3,116.58 = 1,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.69x = 3,116.58 × 1,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.69x = 4,286,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,294.81/2,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.85

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