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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.45, 3,436.79 and 1,025.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.45, 3,436.79 and 1,025.46 is: 1,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.45 : 3,436.79 = 1,025.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.45/3,436.79 = 1,025.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.45x = 3,436.79 × 1,025.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.45x = 3,524,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,278.07/2,293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.67

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