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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.35, 3,163.93 and 1,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.35, 3,163.93 and 1,622.14 is: 2,237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.35 : 3,163.93 = 1,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.35/3,163.93 = 1,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.35x = 3,163.93 × 1,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.35x = 5,132,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,325.45/2,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.92

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