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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.37, 3,439.85 and 1,124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.37, 3,439.85 and 1,124.01 is: 1,685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.37 : 3,439.85 = 1,124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.37/3,439.85 = 1,124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.37x = 3,439.85 × 1,124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.37x = 3,866,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,420.18/2,294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.18

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