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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.56, 3,165.12 and 1,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.56, 3,165.12 and 1,362.06 is: 1,879.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.56 : 3,165.12 = 1,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.56/3,165.12 = 1,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.56x = 3,165.12 × 1,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.56x = 4,311,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,087.85/2,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.65

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