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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.20, 3,429.44 and 1,312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.20, 3,429.44 and 1,312.32 is: 1,965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.20 : 3,429.44 = 1,312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.20/3,429.44 = 1,312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.20x = 3,429.44 × 1,312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.20x = 4,500,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,522.70/2,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.98

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