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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.02, 3,432.05 and 1,506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.02, 3,432.05 and 1,506.65 is: 2,258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.02 : 3,432.05 = 1,506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.02/3,432.05 = 1,506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.02x = 3,432.05 × 1,506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.02x = 5,170,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,873.44/2,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.99

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