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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.18, 3,159.68 and 1,581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.18, 3,159.68 and 1,581.15 is: 2,182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.18 : 3,159.68 = 1,581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.18/3,159.68 = 1,581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.18x = 3,159.68 × 1,581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.18x = 4,995,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,920.13/2,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.41

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