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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.06, 3,158.60 and 1,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.06, 3,158.60 and 1,344.74 is: 1,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.06 : 3,158.60 = 1,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.06/3,158.60 = 1,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.06x = 3,158.60 × 1,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.06x = 4,247,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,473.25/2,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.55

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