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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.69, 3,165.36 and 1,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.69, 3,165.36 and 1,245.82 is: 1,719.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.69 : 3,165.36 = 1,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.69/3,165.36 = 1,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.69x = 3,165.36 × 1,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.69x = 3,943,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,456.21/2,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.26

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