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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.92, 3,160.08 and 1,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.92, 3,160.08 and 1,242 is: 1,713.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.92 : 3,160.08 = 1,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.92/3,160.08 = 1,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.92x = 3,160.08 × 1,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.92x = 3,924,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,819.36/2,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.95

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