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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.79, 3,165.44 and 1,245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.79, 3,165.44 and 1,245.86 is: 1,719.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.79 : 3,165.44 = 1,245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.79/3,165.44 = 1,245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.79x = 3,165.44 × 1,245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.79x = 3,943,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,673.02/2,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.29

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