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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.60, 3,163.84 and 1,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.60, 3,163.84 and 1,361.92 is: 1,878.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.60 : 3,163.84 = 1,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.60/3,163.84 = 1,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.60x = 3,163.84 × 1,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.60x = 4,308,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,896.97/2,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.66

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