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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.01, 3,158.62 and 1,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.01, 3,158.62 and 1,294.28 is: 1,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.01 : 3,158.62 = 1,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.01/3,158.62 = 1,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.01x = 3,158.62 × 1,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.01x = 4,088,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,143.35/2,289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.99

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