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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.19, 3,431.73 and 1,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.19, 3,431.73 and 1,055.97 is: 1,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.19 : 3,431.73 = 1,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.19/3,431.73 = 1,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.19x = 3,431.73 × 1,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.19x = 3,623,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,803.93/2,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.01

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