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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.48, 3,159.48 and 1,345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.48, 3,159.48 and 1,345.20 is: 1,856.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.48 : 3,159.48 = 1,345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.48/3,159.48 = 1,345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.48x = 3,159.48 × 1,345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.48x = 4,250,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,132.50/2,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.37

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