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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.76, 3,152.64 and 1,289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.76, 3,152.64 and 1,289.90 is: 1,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.76 : 3,152.64 = 1,289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.76/3,152.64 = 1,289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.76x = 3,152.64 × 1,289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.76x = 4,066,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,590.34/2,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.88

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