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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.58, 3,437.29 and 1,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.58, 3,437.29 and 1,252.02 is: 1,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.58 : 3,437.29 = 1,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.58/3,437.29 = 1,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.58x = 3,437.29 × 1,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.58x = 4,303,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,555.83/2,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.35

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