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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.51, 3,165.05 and 1,245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.51, 3,165.05 and 1,245.58 is: 1,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.51 : 3,165.05 = 1,245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.51/3,165.05 = 1,245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.51x = 3,165.05 × 1,245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.51x = 3,942,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,322.98/2,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.90

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