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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.04, 3,164.38 and 1,245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.04, 3,164.38 and 1,245.11 is: 1,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.04 : 3,164.38 = 1,245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.04/3,164.38 = 1,245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.04x = 3,164.38 × 1,245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.04x = 3,939,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,982.25/2,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.23

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