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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.06, 3,164.42 and 1,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.06, 3,164.42 and 1,245.14 is: 1,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.06 : 3,164.42 = 1,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.06/3,164.42 = 1,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.06x = 3,164.42 × 1,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.06x = 3,940,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,145.92/2,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.29

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