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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.10, 3,158.92 and 1,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.10, 3,158.92 and 1,241.16 is: 1,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.10 : 3,158.92 = 1,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.10/3,158.92 = 1,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.10x = 3,158.92 × 1,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.10x = 3,920,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,725.15/2,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.78

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