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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.44, 3,429.88 and 1,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.44, 3,429.88 and 1,189.71 is: 1,785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.44 : 3,429.88 = 1,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.44/3,429.88 = 1,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.44x = 3,429.88 × 1,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.44x = 4,080,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,559.56/2,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.46

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