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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.30, 3,438.45 and 1,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.30, 3,438.45 and 1,370.70 is: 2,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.30 : 3,438.45 = 1,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.30/3,438.45 = 1,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.30x = 3,438.45 × 1,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.30x = 4,713,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,083.42/2,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.05

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