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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.08, 3,439.31 and 1,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.08, 3,439.31 and 1,251.89 is: 1,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.08 : 3,439.31 = 1,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.08/3,439.31 = 1,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.08x = 3,439.31 × 1,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.08x = 4,305,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,620.60/2,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.48

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