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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.45, 3,163.52 and 1,297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.45, 3,163.52 and 1,297.97 is: 1,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.45 : 3,163.52 = 1,297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.45/3,163.52 = 1,297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.45x = 3,163.52 × 1,297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.45x = 4,106,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,153.34/2,292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.17

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