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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.52, 3,441.90 and 1,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.52, 3,441.90 and 1,321.52 is: 1,983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.52 : 3,441.90 = 1,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.52/3,441.90 = 1,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.52x = 3,441.90 × 1,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.52x = 4,548,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,539.69/2,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.21

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