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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.94, 3,432.32 and 1,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.94, 3,432.32 and 1,359.66 is: 2,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.94 : 3,432.32 = 1,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.94/3,432.32 = 1,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.94x = 3,432.32 × 1,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.94x = 4,666,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,788.21/2,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.31

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