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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.46, 3,440.71 and 1,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.46, 3,440.71 and 1,253.41 is: 1,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.46 : 3,440.71 = 1,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.46/3,440.71 = 1,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.46x = 3,440.71 × 1,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.46x = 4,312,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,603.12/2,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.22

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