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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.36, 3,434.62 and 1,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.36, 3,434.62 and 1,249.08 is: 1,873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.36 : 3,434.62 = 1,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.36/3,434.62 = 1,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.36x = 3,434.62 × 1,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.36x = 4,290,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,115.15/2,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.94

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