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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.71, 3,165.27 and 1,245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.71, 3,165.27 and 1,245.77 is: 1,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.71 : 3,165.27 = 1,245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.71/3,165.27 = 1,245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.71x = 3,165.27 × 1,245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.71x = 3,943,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,198.41/2,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.14

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