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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.65, 3,443.19 and 1,372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.65, 3,443.19 and 1,372.03 is: 2,058.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.65 : 3,443.19 = 1,372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.65/3,443.19 = 1,372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.65x = 3,443.19 × 1,372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.65x = 4,724,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,159.98/2,294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.77

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