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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.17, 3,164.58 and 1,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.17, 3,164.58 and 1,245.24 is: 1,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.17 : 3,164.58 = 1,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.17/3,164.58 = 1,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.17x = 3,164.58 × 1,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.17x = 3,940,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,661.60/2,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.43

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