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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.17, 3,152.34 and 1,289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.17, 3,152.34 and 1,289.64 is: 1,779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.17 : 3,152.34 = 1,289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.17/3,152.34 = 1,289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.17x = 3,152.34 × 1,289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.17x = 4,065,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,383.76/2,284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.81

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