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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.36, 3,431.46 and 1,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.36, 3,431.46 and 1,194.08 is: 1,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.36 : 3,431.46 = 1,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.36/3,431.46 = 1,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.36x = 3,431.46 × 1,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.36x = 4,097,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,437.76/2,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.21

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