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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.71, 3,436.32 and 1,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.71, 3,436.32 and 1,195.10 is: 1,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.71 : 3,436.32 = 1,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.71/3,436.32 = 1,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.71x = 3,436.32 × 1,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.71x = 4,106,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,765.55/2,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.23

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