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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.11, 3,440.56 and 1,123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.11, 3,440.56 and 1,123.53 is: 1,685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.11 : 3,440.56 = 1,123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.11/3,440.56 = 1,123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.11x = 3,440.56 × 1,123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.11x = 3,865,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,572.38/2,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.00

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