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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.06, 3,158.90 and 1,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.06, 3,158.90 and 1,241.14 is: 1,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.06 : 3,158.90 = 1,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.06/3,158.90 = 1,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.06x = 3,158.90 × 1,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.06x = 3,920,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,637.15/2,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.77

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