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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.27, 3,162.78 and 1,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.27, 3,162.78 and 1,347.74 is: 1,859.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.27 : 3,162.78 = 1,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.27/3,162.78 = 1,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.27x = 3,162.78 × 1,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.27x = 4,262,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,605.12/2,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.56

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