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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.66, 3,165.38 and 1,298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.66, 3,165.38 and 1,298.98 is: 1,792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.66 : 3,165.38 = 1,298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.66/3,165.38 = 1,298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.66x = 3,165.38 × 1,298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.66x = 4,111,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,765.31/2,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.67

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