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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.02, 3,432.99 and 1,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.02, 3,432.99 and 1,713.14 is: 2,565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.02 : 3,432.99 = 1,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.02/3,432.99 = 1,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.02x = 3,432.99 × 1,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.02x = 5,881,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,881,192.49/2,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.94

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