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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.06, 3,434.96 and 1,193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.06, 3,434.96 and 1,193.74 is: 1,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.06 : 3,434.96 = 1,193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.06/3,434.96 = 1,193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.06x = 3,434.96 × 1,193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.06x = 4,100,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,436.83/2,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.32

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