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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.27, 3,162.33 and 1,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.27, 3,162.33 and 1,297.13 is: 1,790.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.27 : 3,162.33 = 1,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.27/3,162.33 = 1,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.27x = 3,162.33 × 1,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.27x = 4,101,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,937.30/2,291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.25

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