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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.14, 3,161.76 and 1,243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.14, 3,161.76 and 1,243.18 is: 1,715.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.14 : 3,161.76 = 1,243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.14/3,161.76 = 1,243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.14x = 3,161.76 × 1,243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.14x = 3,930,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,636.80/2,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.58

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