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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.58, 3,164.02 and 1,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.58, 3,164.02 and 1,297.92 is: 1,791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.58 : 3,164.02 = 1,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.58/3,164.02 = 1,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.58x = 3,164.02 × 1,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.58x = 4,106,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,644.84/2,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.28

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