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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.87, 3,440.58 and 1,124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.87, 3,440.58 and 1,124.51 is: 1,685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.87 : 3,440.58 = 1,124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.87/3,440.58 = 1,124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.87x = 3,440.58 × 1,124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.87x = 3,868,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,966.62/2,294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.92

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