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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.64, 3,419.64 and 1,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.64, 3,419.64 and 1,129.20 is: 1,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.64 : 3,419.64 = 1,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.64/3,419.64 = 1,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.64x = 3,419.64 × 1,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.64x = 3,861,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,457.49/2,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.66

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