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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.78, 3,163.86 and 1,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.78, 3,163.86 and 1,298.10 is: 1,791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.78 : 3,163.86 = 1,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.78/3,163.86 = 1,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.78x = 3,163.86 × 1,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.78x = 4,107,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,006.67/2,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.28

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