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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.24, 3,432.09 and 1,416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.24, 3,432.09 and 1,416.33 is: 2,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.24 : 3,432.09 = 1,416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.24/3,432.09 = 1,416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.24x = 3,432.09 × 1,416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.24x = 4,860,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,972.03/2,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.70

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