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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.29, 3,157.55 and 1,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.29, 3,157.55 and 1,752.14 is: 2,416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.29 : 3,157.55 = 1,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.29/3,157.55 = 1,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.29x = 3,157.55 × 1,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.29x = 5,532,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,453.87/2,289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.67

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