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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.77, 3,494.36 and 1,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.77, 3,494.36 and 1,292.25 is: 1,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.77 : 3,494.36 = 1,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.77/3,494.36 = 1,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.77x = 3,494.36 × 1,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.77x = 4,515,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,586.71/2,331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.55

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