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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.20, 3,164.61 and 1,245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.20, 3,164.61 and 1,245.27 is: 1,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.20 : 3,164.61 = 1,245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.20/3,164.61 = 1,245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.20x = 3,164.61 × 1,245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.20x = 3,940,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,793.89/2,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.47

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