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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.94, 3,165.91 and 1,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.94, 3,165.91 and 1,362.44 is: 1,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.94 : 3,165.91 = 1,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.94/3,165.91 = 1,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.94x = 3,165.91 × 1,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.94x = 4,313,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,355.61/2,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.33

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