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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.82, 3,432.07 and 1,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.82, 3,432.07 and 1,054.64 is: 1,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.82 : 3,432.07 = 1,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.82/3,432.07 = 1,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.82x = 3,432.07 × 1,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.82x = 3,619,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,578.51/2,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.73

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