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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.68, 3,435.74 and 1,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.68, 3,435.74 and 1,137.08 is: 1,703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.68 : 3,435.74 = 1,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.68/3,435.74 = 1,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.68x = 3,435.74 × 1,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.68x = 3,906,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,711.24/2,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.99

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