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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.52, 3,439.38 and 812.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.52, 3,439.38 and 812.17 is: 1,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.52 : 3,439.38 = 812.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.52/3,439.38 = 812.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.52x = 3,439.38 × 812.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.52x = 2,793,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,368.60/2,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.94

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