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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.11, 3,161.71 and 1,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.11, 3,161.71 and 1,243.17 is: 1,715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.11 : 3,161.71 = 1,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.11/3,161.71 = 1,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.11x = 3,161.71 × 1,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.11x = 3,930,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,543.02/2,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.56

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