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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.17, 3,164.63 and 1,245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.17, 3,164.63 and 1,245.23 is: 1,718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.17 : 3,164.63 = 1,245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.17/3,164.63 = 1,245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.17x = 3,164.63 × 1,245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.17x = 3,940,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,692.21/2,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.45

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