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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.03, 3,158.60 and 1,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.03, 3,158.60 and 1,344.84 is: 1,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.03 : 3,158.60 = 1,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.03/3,158.60 = 1,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.03x = 3,158.60 × 1,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.03x = 4,247,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,804.90/2,289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.72

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