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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.68, 3,441.48 and 1,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.68, 3,441.48 and 1,124.70 is: 1,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.68 : 3,441.48 = 1,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.68/3,441.48 = 1,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.68x = 3,441.48 × 1,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.68x = 3,870,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,632.56/2,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.52

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