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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.81, 3,164.02 and 1,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.81, 3,164.02 and 1,298.08 is: 1,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.81 : 3,164.02 = 1,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.81/3,164.02 = 1,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.81x = 3,164.02 × 1,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.81x = 4,107,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,151.08/2,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.32

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