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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.92, 3,159.92 and 1,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.92, 3,159.92 and 1,295.30 is: 1,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.92 : 3,159.92 = 1,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.92/3,159.92 = 1,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.92x = 3,159.92 × 1,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.92x = 4,093,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,044.38/2,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.42

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