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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.28, 3,429.32 and 1,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.28, 3,429.32 and 1,054.96 is: 1,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.28 : 3,429.32 = 1,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.28/3,429.32 = 1,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.28x = 3,429.32 × 1,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.28x = 3,617,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,795.43/2,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.32

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