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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.49, 3,437.52 and 1,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.49, 3,437.52 and 1,121.52 is: 1,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.49 : 3,437.52 = 1,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.49/3,437.52 = 1,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.49x = 3,437.52 × 1,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.49x = 3,855,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,247.43/2,291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.42

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