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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.63, 3,163.10 and 1,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.63, 3,163.10 and 1,348.12 is: 1,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.63 : 3,163.10 = 1,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.63/3,163.10 = 1,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.63x = 3,163.10 × 1,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.63x = 4,264,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,238.37/2,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.98

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