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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.44, 4,729.68 and 2,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.44, 4,729.68 and 2,289.12 is: 3,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.44 : 4,729.68 = 2,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.44/4,729.68 = 2,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.44x = 4,729.68 × 2,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.44x = 10,826,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,826,805.08/3,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.98

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