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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.12, 3,163.16 and 1,347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.12, 3,163.16 and 1,347.93 is: 1,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.12 : 3,163.16 = 1,347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.12/3,163.16 = 1,347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.12x = 3,163.16 × 1,347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.12x = 4,263,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,721.63/2,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.17

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