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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.89, 3,419.59 and 1,128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.89, 3,419.59 and 1,128.45 is: 1,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.89 : 3,419.59 = 1,128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.89/3,419.59 = 1,128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.89x = 3,419.59 × 1,128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.89x = 3,858,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,836.34/2,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.07

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