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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.56, 3,458.78 and 1,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.56, 3,458.78 and 1,089 is: 1,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.56 : 3,458.78 = 1,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.56/3,458.78 = 1,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.56x = 3,458.78 × 1,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.56x = 3,766,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,611.42/2,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.29

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