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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.04, 3,439.80 and 1,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.04, 3,439.80 and 1,138.48 is: 1,707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.04 : 3,439.80 = 1,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.04/3,439.80 = 1,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.04x = 3,439.80 × 1,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.04x = 3,916,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,143.50/2,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.84

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