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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.68, 3,165.30 and 1,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.68, 3,165.30 and 1,362 is: 1,879.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.68 : 3,165.30 = 1,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.68/3,165.30 = 1,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.68x = 3,165.30 × 1,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.68x = 4,311,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,138.60/2,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.57

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