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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.54, 3,390.15 and 1,289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.54, 3,390.15 and 1,289.34 is: 1,931.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.54 : 3,390.15 = 1,289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.54/3,390.15 = 1,289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.54x = 3,390.15 × 1,289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.54x = 4,371,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,056.00/2,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.92

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