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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.98, 3,164.25 and 1,298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.98, 3,164.25 and 1,298.35 is: 1,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.98 : 3,164.25 = 1,298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.98/3,164.25 = 1,298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.98x = 3,164.25 × 1,298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.98x = 4,108,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,297.50/2,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.69

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