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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.82, 3,437.12 and 1,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.82, 3,437.12 and 1,775.08 is: 2,659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.82 : 3,437.12 = 1,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.82/3,437.12 = 1,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.82x = 3,437.12 × 1,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.82x = 6,101,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,158.81/2,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.83

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