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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.60, 3,429.98 and 1,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.60, 3,429.98 and 1,365.90 is: 2,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.60 : 3,429.98 = 1,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.60/3,429.98 = 1,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.60x = 3,429.98 × 1,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.60x = 4,684,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,995.11/2,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.21

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