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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.21, 3,432.57 and 1,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.21, 3,432.57 and 1,039.12 is: 1,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.21 : 3,432.57 = 1,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.21/3,432.57 = 1,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.21x = 3,432.57 × 1,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.21x = 3,566,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,834.98/2,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.11

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