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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.19, 3,158.02 and 1,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.19, 3,158.02 and 1,344.68 is: 1,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.19 : 3,158.02 = 1,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.19/3,158.02 = 1,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.19x = 3,158.02 × 1,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.19x = 4,246,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,526.33/2,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.03

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