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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.58, 3,435.79 and 1,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.58, 3,435.79 and 1,251.02 is: 1,874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.58 : 3,435.79 = 1,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.58/3,435.79 = 1,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.58x = 3,435.79 × 1,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.58x = 4,298,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,242.01/2,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.85

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