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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.89, 3,164.27 and 1,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.89, 3,164.27 and 1,298.15 is: 1,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.89 : 3,164.27 = 1,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.89/3,164.27 = 1,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.89x = 3,164.27 × 1,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.89x = 4,107,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,674.79/2,292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.49

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