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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.69, 3,159.61 and 1,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.69, 3,159.61 and 1,295.06 is: 1,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.69 : 3,159.61 = 1,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.69/3,159.61 = 1,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.69x = 3,159.61 × 1,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.69x = 4,091,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,865.49/2,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.08

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