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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.41, 3,432.51 and 1,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.41, 3,432.51 and 1,192.52 is: 1,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.41 : 3,432.51 = 1,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.41/3,432.51 = 1,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.41x = 3,432.51 × 1,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.41x = 4,093,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,345.41/2,290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.17

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