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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.41, 3,437.12 and 1,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.41, 3,437.12 and 1,316.89 is: 1,975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.41 : 3,437.12 = 1,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.41/3,437.12 = 1,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.41x = 3,437.12 × 1,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.41x = 4,526,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,308.96/2,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.34

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