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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.96, 3,164.28 and 1,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.96, 3,164.28 and 1,245.02 is: 1,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.96 : 3,164.28 = 1,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.96/3,164.28 = 1,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.96x = 3,164.28 × 1,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.96x = 3,939,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,591.89/2,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.12

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