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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.87, 3,164.04 and 1,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.87, 3,164.04 and 1,298.28 is: 1,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.87 : 3,164.04 = 1,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.87/3,164.04 = 1,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.87x = 3,164.04 × 1,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.87x = 4,107,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,809.85/2,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.56

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