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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.38, 3,438.34 and 1,123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.38, 3,438.34 and 1,123.02 is: 1,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.38 : 3,438.34 = 1,123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.38/3,438.34 = 1,123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.38x = 3,438.34 × 1,123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.38x = 3,861,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,324.59/2,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.68

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