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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.48, 3,433.14 and 1,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.48, 3,433.14 and 1,056.53 is: 1,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.48 : 3,433.14 = 1,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.48/3,433.14 = 1,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.48x = 3,433.14 × 1,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.48x = 3,627,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,198.24/2,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.29

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