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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.47, 3,159.47 and 1,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.47, 3,159.47 and 1,241.53 is: 1,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.47 : 3,159.47 = 1,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.47/3,159.47 = 1,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.47x = 3,159.47 × 1,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.47x = 3,922,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,579.19/2,289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.31

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