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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.38, 3,442.21 and 1,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.38, 3,442.21 and 1,125.04 is: 1,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.38 : 3,442.21 = 1,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.38/3,442.21 = 1,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.38x = 3,442.21 × 1,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.38x = 3,872,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,623.94/2,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.87

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