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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.59, 3,437.11 and 1,355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.59, 3,437.11 and 1,355.09 is: 2,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.59 : 3,437.11 = 1,355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.59/3,437.11 = 1,355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.59x = 3,437.11 × 1,355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.59x = 4,657,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,586.61/2,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.47

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