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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.25, 3,231.97 and 1,989.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.25, 3,231.97 and 1,989.59 is: 2,745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.25 : 3,231.97 = 1,989.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.25/3,231.97 = 1,989.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.25x = 3,231.97 × 1,989.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.25x = 6,430,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430,274.06/2,342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.34

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