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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.29, 3,159.21 and 1,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.29, 3,159.21 and 1,241.36 is: 1,713.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.29 : 3,159.21 = 1,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.29/3,159.21 = 1,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.29x = 3,159.21 × 1,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.29x = 3,921,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,701.13/2,289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.06

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