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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.03, 3,162.48 and 1,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.03, 3,162.48 and 1,297.10 is: 1,789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.03 : 3,162.48 = 1,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.03/3,162.48 = 1,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.03x = 3,162.48 × 1,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.03x = 4,102,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,037.00/2,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.70

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