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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.16, 3,164.38 and 1,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.16, 3,164.38 and 1,348.98 is: 1,861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.16 : 3,164.38 = 1,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.16/3,164.38 = 1,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.16x = 3,164.38 × 1,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.16x = 4,268,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,681.96/2,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.49

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