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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.42, 3,164.92 and 1,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.42, 3,164.92 and 1,245.48 is: 1,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.42 : 3,164.92 = 1,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.42/3,164.92 = 1,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.42x = 3,164.92 × 1,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.42x = 3,941,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,844.56/2,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.76

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