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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.48, 3,441.93 and 1,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.48, 3,441.93 and 1,182.84 is: 1,775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.48 : 3,441.93 = 1,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.48/3,441.93 = 1,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.48x = 3,441.93 × 1,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.48x = 4,071,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,252.48/2,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.92

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