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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.70, 3,433.40 and 1,119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.70, 3,433.40 and 1,119.79 is: 1,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.70 : 3,433.40 = 1,119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.70/3,433.40 = 1,119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.70x = 3,433.40 × 1,119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.70x = 3,844,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,686.99/2,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.12

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