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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.84, 3,435.98 and 1,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.84, 3,435.98 and 1,832.02 is: 2,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.84 : 3,435.98 = 1,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.84/3,435.98 = 1,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.84x = 3,435.98 × 1,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.84x = 6,294,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,294,784.08/2,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.41

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