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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.74, 3,165.32 and 1,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.74, 3,165.32 and 1,245.80 is: 1,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.74 : 3,165.32 = 1,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.74/3,165.32 = 1,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.74x = 3,165.32 × 1,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.74x = 3,943,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,355.66/2,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.18

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