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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.24, 3,242.24 and 1,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.24, 3,242.24 and 1,293.16 is: 1,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.24 : 3,242.24 = 1,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.24/3,242.24 = 1,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.24x = 3,242.24 × 1,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.24x = 4,192,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,735.08/2,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.66

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