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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.12, 3,439.26 and 1,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.12, 3,439.26 and 1,137.72 is: 1,707.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.12 : 3,439.26 = 1,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.12/3,439.26 = 1,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.12x = 3,439.26 × 1,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.12x = 3,912,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,914.89/2,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.12

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