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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.18, 3,158.96 and 1,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.18, 3,158.96 and 1,241.22 is: 1,712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.18 : 3,158.96 = 1,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.18/3,158.96 = 1,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.18x = 3,158.96 × 1,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.18x = 3,920,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,964.33/2,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.82

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