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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.84, 3,118.72 and 1,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.84, 3,118.72 and 1,328 is: 1,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.84 : 3,118.72 = 1,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.84/3,118.72 = 1,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.84x = 3,118.72 × 1,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.84x = 4,141,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,660.16/2,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.72

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