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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.48, 3,433.89 and 1,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.48, 3,433.89 and 1,901.52 is: 2,848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.48 : 3,433.89 = 1,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.48/3,433.89 = 1,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.48x = 3,433.89 × 1,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.48x = 6,529,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,610.51/2,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.27

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