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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.22, 3,435 and 1,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.22, 3,435 and 1,056.70 is: 1,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.22 : 3,435 = 1,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.22/3,435 = 1,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.22x = 3,435 × 1,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.22x = 3,629,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,764.50/2,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.51

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