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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.60, 3,163.60 and 1,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.60, 3,163.60 and 1,361.08 is: 1,878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.60 : 3,163.60 = 1,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.60/3,163.60 = 1,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.60x = 3,163.60 × 1,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.60x = 4,305,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,912.69/2,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.18

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