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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.11, 3,152.05 and 1,289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.11, 3,152.05 and 1,289.37 is: 1,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.11 : 3,152.05 = 1,289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.11/3,152.05 = 1,289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.11x = 3,152.05 × 1,289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.11x = 4,064,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,155.01/2,284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.32

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