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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.83, 3,165.35 and 1,362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.83, 3,165.35 and 1,362.33 is: 1,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.83 : 3,165.35 = 1,362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.83/3,165.35 = 1,362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.83x = 3,165.35 × 1,362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.83x = 4,312,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,244.45/2,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.93

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