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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.95, 3,165.64 and 1,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.95, 3,165.64 and 1,246.01 is: 1,719.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.95 : 3,165.64 = 1,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.95/3,165.64 = 1,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.95x = 3,165.64 × 1,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.95x = 3,944,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,417.82/2,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.49

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