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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.33, 3,160.47 and 1,872.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.33, 3,160.47 and 1,872.24 is: 2,581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.33 : 3,160.47 = 1,872.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.33/3,160.47 = 1,872.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.33x = 3,160.47 × 1,872.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.33x = 5,917,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,917,158.35/2,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.29

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