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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.48, 3,162.06 and 1,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.48, 3,162.06 and 1,771.80 is: 2,447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.48 : 3,162.06 = 1,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.48/3,162.06 = 1,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.48x = 3,162.06 × 1,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.48x = 5,602,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,537.91/2,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.08

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