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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.73, 3,387.79 and 1,090.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.73, 3,387.79 and 1,090.09 is: 1,634.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.73 : 3,387.79 = 1,090.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.73/3,387.79 = 1,090.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.73x = 3,387.79 × 1,090.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.73x = 3,692,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,996.00/2,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.26

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