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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.40, 3,158.04 and 1,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.40, 3,158.04 and 1,344.88 is: 1,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.40 : 3,158.04 = 1,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.40/3,158.04 = 1,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.40x = 3,158.04 × 1,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.40x = 4,247,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,184.84/2,288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.96

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