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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.40, 3,441.96 and 1,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.40, 3,441.96 and 1,371 is: 2,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.40 : 3,441.96 = 1,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.40/3,441.96 = 1,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.40x = 3,441.96 × 1,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.40x = 4,718,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,927.16/2,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.72

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