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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.22, 3,164.55 and 1,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.22, 3,164.55 and 1,298.56 is: 1,791.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.22 : 3,164.55 = 1,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.22/3,164.55 = 1,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.22x = 3,164.55 × 1,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.22x = 4,109,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,358.05/2,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.96

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