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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.16, 3,439.34 and 1,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.16, 3,439.34 and 1,043.46 is: 1,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.16 : 3,439.34 = 1,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.16/3,439.34 = 1,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.16x = 3,439.34 × 1,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.16x = 3,588,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,808.50/2,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.00

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