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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.63, 3,165.47 and 2,152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.63, 3,165.47 and 2,152.89 is: 2,971.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.63 : 3,165.47 = 2,152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.63/3,165.47 = 2,152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.63x = 3,165.47 × 2,152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.63x = 6,814,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,908.71/2,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.23

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