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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.56, 3,438.63 and 1,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.56, 3,438.63 and 1,140.12 is: 1,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.56 : 3,438.63 = 1,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.56/3,438.63 = 1,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.56x = 3,438.63 × 1,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.56x = 3,920,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,450.84/2,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.33

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