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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.25, 3,163.40 and 1,297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.25, 3,163.40 and 1,297.39 is: 1,790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.25 : 3,163.40 = 1,297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.25/3,163.40 = 1,297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.25x = 3,163.40 × 1,297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.25x = 4,104,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,176.12/2,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.46

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