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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.29, 3,445.69 and 1,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.29, 3,445.69 and 1,126.84 is: 1,690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.29 : 3,445.69 = 1,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.29/3,445.69 = 1,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.29x = 3,445.69 × 1,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.29x = 3,882,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,741.32/2,297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.14

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