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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.98, 3,436.41 and 1,120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.98, 3,436.41 and 1,120.70 is: 1,681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.98 : 3,436.41 = 1,120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.98/3,436.41 = 1,120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.98x = 3,436.41 × 1,120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.98x = 3,851,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,184.69/2,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.75

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