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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.13, 3,346.16 and 1,192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.13, 3,346.16 and 1,192.29 is: 1,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.13 : 3,346.16 = 1,192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.13/3,346.16 = 1,192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.13x = 3,346.16 × 1,192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.13x = 3,989,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,587.14/2,234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.75

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