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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.20, 3,433.80 and 1,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.20, 3,433.80 and 1,263.20 is: 1,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.20 : 3,433.80 = 1,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.20/3,433.80 = 1,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.20x = 3,433.80 × 1,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.20x = 4,337,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,576.16/2,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.80

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