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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.27, 3,159.15 and 1,280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.27, 3,159.15 and 1,280.99 is: 1,767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.27 : 3,159.15 = 1,280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.27/3,159.15 = 1,280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.27x = 3,159.15 × 1,280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.27x = 4,046,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,842.65/2,289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.74

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