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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.18, 3,163.19 and 1,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.18, 3,163.19 and 1,297.44 is: 1,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.18 : 3,163.19 = 1,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.18/3,163.19 = 1,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.18x = 3,163.19 × 1,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.18x = 4,104,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,042.75/2,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.45

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