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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.68, 3,435.56 and 1,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.68, 3,435.56 and 1,056.44 is: 1,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.68 : 3,435.56 = 1,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.68/3,435.56 = 1,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.68x = 3,435.56 × 1,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.68x = 3,629,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,448.47/2,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.13

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