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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.12, 3,163.68 and 1,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.12, 3,163.68 and 1,361.60 is: 1,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.12 : 3,163.68 = 1,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.12/3,163.68 = 1,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.12x = 3,163.68 × 1,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.12x = 4,307,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,666.69/2,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.52

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