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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,861.59, 5,329.08 and 2,289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,861.59, 5,329.08 and 2,289.69 is: 3,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,861.59 : 5,329.08 = 2,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,861.59/5,329.08 = 2,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,861.59x = 5,329.08 × 2,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,861.59x = 12,201,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,941.19/3,861.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.83

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