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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.88, 3,160.50 and 1,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.88, 3,160.50 and 1,358.92 is: 1,875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.88 : 3,160.50 = 1,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.88/3,160.50 = 1,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.88x = 3,160.50 × 1,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.88x = 4,294,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,866.66/2,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.59

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