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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.85, 3,159.78 and 1,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.85, 3,159.78 and 1,295.20 is: 1,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.85 : 3,159.78 = 1,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.85/3,159.78 = 1,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.85x = 3,159.78 × 1,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.85x = 4,092,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,546.15/2,289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.26

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