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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.92, 3,431.34 and 1,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.92, 3,431.34 and 1,119.12 is: 1,676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.92 : 3,431.34 = 1,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.92/3,431.34 = 1,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.92x = 3,431.34 × 1,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.92x = 3,840,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,081.22/2,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.22

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