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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.29, 3,164.94 and 1,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.29, 3,164.94 and 1,694.91 is: 2,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.29 : 3,164.94 = 1,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.29/3,164.94 = 1,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.29x = 3,164.94 × 1,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.29x = 5,364,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,288.46/2,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.14

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