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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.84, 3,436.80 and 1,743.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.84, 3,436.80 and 1,743.66 is: 2,613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.84 : 3,436.80 = 1,743.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.84/3,436.80 = 1,743.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.84x = 3,436.80 × 1,743.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.84x = 5,992,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,610.69/2,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.62

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