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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.51, 3,434.54 and 1,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.51, 3,434.54 and 1,181.48 is: 1,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.51 : 3,434.54 = 1,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.51/3,434.54 = 1,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.51x = 3,434.54 × 1,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.51x = 4,057,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,817.24/2,291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.80

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