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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289, 3,159.60 and 1,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289, 3,159.60 and 1,542.48 is: 2,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289 : 3,159.60 = 1,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289/3,159.60 = 1,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289x = 3,159.60 × 1,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289x = 4,873,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,619.81/2,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.15

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