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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.02, 3,162.76 and 1,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.02, 3,162.76 and 1,297.13 is: 1,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.02 : 3,162.76 = 1,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.02/3,162.76 = 1,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.02x = 3,162.76 × 1,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.02x = 4,102,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,498.09/2,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.90

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