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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.84, 3,158.33 and 1,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.84, 3,158.33 and 1,406.13 is: 1,939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.84 : 3,158.33 = 1,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.84/3,158.33 = 1,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.84x = 3,158.33 × 1,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.84x = 4,441,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,015.53/2,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.44

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