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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.16, 3,433.74 and 1,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.16, 3,433.74 and 1,056.16 is: 1,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.16 : 3,433.74 = 1,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.16/3,433.74 = 1,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.16x = 3,433.74 × 1,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.16x = 3,626,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,578.84/2,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.24

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