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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.47, 3,164.94 and 1,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.47, 3,164.94 and 1,245.54 is: 1,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.47 : 3,164.94 = 1,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.47/3,164.94 = 1,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.47x = 3,164.94 × 1,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.47x = 3,942,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,059.37/2,293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.82

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