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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.81, 3,159.81 and 1,345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.81, 3,159.81 and 1,345.46 is: 1,856.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.81 : 3,159.81 = 1,345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.81/3,159.81 = 1,345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.81x = 3,159.81 × 1,345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.81x = 4,251,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,397.96/2,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.66

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