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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.80, 3,163.91 and 1,453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.80, 3,163.91 and 1,453.37 is: 2,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.80 : 3,163.91 = 1,453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.80/3,163.91 = 1,453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.80x = 3,163.91 × 1,453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.80x = 4,598,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,308.79/2,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.55

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