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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.66, 3,163.68 and 1,348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.66, 3,163.68 and 1,348.65 is: 1,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.66 : 3,163.68 = 1,348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.66/3,163.68 = 1,348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.66x = 3,163.68 × 1,348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.66x = 4,266,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,697.03/2,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.02

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