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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.70, 3,165.30 and 1,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.70, 3,165.30 and 1,362.20 is: 1,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.70 : 3,165.30 = 1,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.70/3,165.30 = 1,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.70x = 3,165.30 × 1,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.70x = 4,311,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,755.83/2,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.83

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