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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.13, 3,164.58 and 1,245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.13, 3,164.58 and 1,245.26 is: 1,718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.13 : 3,164.58 = 1,245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.13/3,164.58 = 1,245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.13x = 3,164.58 × 1,245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.13x = 3,940,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,709.07/2,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.49

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