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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.61, 3,443.91 and 1,128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.61, 3,443.91 and 1,128.42 is: 1,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.61 : 3,443.91 = 1,128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.61/3,443.91 = 1,128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.61x = 3,443.91 × 1,128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.61x = 3,886,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,176.92/2,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.40

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