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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.14, 3,164.52 and 1,245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.14, 3,164.52 and 1,245.21 is: 1,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.14 : 3,164.52 = 1,245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.14/3,164.52 = 1,245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.14x = 3,164.52 × 1,245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.14x = 3,940,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,491.95/2,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.38

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