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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.16, 3,431.94 and 1,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.16, 3,431.94 and 1,055.80 is: 1,582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.16 : 3,431.94 = 1,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.16/3,431.94 = 1,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.16x = 3,431.94 × 1,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.16x = 3,623,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,442.25/2,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.87

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