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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.19, 3,152.37 and 1,289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.19, 3,152.37 and 1,289.70 is: 1,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.19 : 3,152.37 = 1,289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.19/3,152.37 = 1,289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.19x = 3,152.37 × 1,289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.19x = 4,065,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,611.59/2,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.90

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