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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.11, 3,430.85 and 1,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.11, 3,430.85 and 1,054.81 is: 1,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.11 : 3,430.85 = 1,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.11/3,430.85 = 1,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.11x = 3,430.85 × 1,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.11x = 3,618,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,877.73/2,289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.91

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