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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.91, 3,435.39 and 1,252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.91, 3,435.39 and 1,252.35 is: 1,875.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.91 : 3,435.39 = 1,252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.91/3,435.39 = 1,252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.91x = 3,435.39 × 1,252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.91x = 4,302,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,310.67/2,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.54

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