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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.34, 3,159.29 and 1,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.34, 3,159.29 and 1,241.41 is: 1,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.34 : 3,159.29 = 1,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.34/3,159.29 = 1,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.34x = 3,159.29 × 1,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.34x = 3,921,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,974.20/2,289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.15

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