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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.02, 3,435.85 and 1,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.02, 3,435.85 and 1,194.82 is: 1,791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.02 : 3,435.85 = 1,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.02/3,435.85 = 1,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.02x = 3,435.85 × 1,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.02x = 4,105,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,222.30/2,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.88

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