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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.02, 3,434.35 and 1,193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.02, 3,434.35 and 1,193.82 is: 1,790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.02 : 3,434.35 = 1,193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.02/3,434.35 = 1,193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.02x = 3,434.35 × 1,193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.02x = 4,099,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,995.72/2,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.38

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