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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.45, 3,425.96 and 1,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.45, 3,425.96 and 1,982.35 is: 2,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.45 : 3,425.96 = 1,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.45/3,425.96 = 1,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.45x = 3,425.96 × 1,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.45x = 6,791,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,441.89/2,289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.41

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