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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.14, 3,162.93 and 1,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.14, 3,162.93 and 1,297.46 is: 1,790.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.14 : 3,162.93 = 1,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.14/3,162.93 = 1,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.14x = 3,162.93 × 1,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.14x = 4,103,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,759.34/2,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.37

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