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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.98, 3,437.91 and 1,368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.98, 3,437.91 and 1,368.95 is: 2,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.98 : 3,437.91 = 1,368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.98/3,437.91 = 1,368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.98x = 3,437.91 × 1,368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.98x = 4,706,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,309.70/2,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.49

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