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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.76, 3,435 and 1,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.76, 3,435 and 1,195.76 is: 1,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.76 : 3,435 = 1,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.76/3,435 = 1,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.76x = 3,435 × 1,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.76x = 4,107,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,435.60/2,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.26

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