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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.88, 3,118.02 and 1,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.88, 3,118.02 and 1,375.72 is: 1,898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.88 : 3,118.02 = 1,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.88/3,118.02 = 1,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.88x = 3,118.02 × 1,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.88x = 4,289,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,522.47/2,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.12

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