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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.83, 3,436.80 and 1,743.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.83, 3,436.80 and 1,743.65 is: 2,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.83 : 3,436.80 = 1,743.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.83/3,436.80 = 1,743.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.83x = 3,436.80 × 1,743.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.83x = 5,992,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,559.14/2,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.61

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