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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.20, 3,435.18 and 1,121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.20, 3,435.18 and 1,121.56 is: 1,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.20 : 3,435.18 = 1,121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.20/3,435.18 = 1,121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.20x = 3,435.18 × 1,121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.20x = 3,852,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,760.48/2,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.55

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