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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.32, 3,432.34 and 1,192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.32, 3,432.34 and 1,192.41 is: 1,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.32 : 3,432.34 = 1,192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.32/3,432.34 = 1,192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.32x = 3,432.34 × 1,192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.32x = 4,092,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,753.56/2,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.98

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