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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.58, 4,219.84 and 2,289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.58, 4,219.84 and 2,289.97 is: 3,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.58 : 4,219.84 = 2,289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.58/4,219.84 = 2,289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.58x = 4,219.84 × 2,289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.58x = 9,663,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663,280.18/2,809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.40

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