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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.19, 3,161.84 and 1,243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.19, 3,161.84 and 1,243.25 is: 1,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.19 : 3,161.84 = 1,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.19/3,161.84 = 1,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.19x = 3,161.84 × 1,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.19x = 3,930,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,957.58/2,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.68

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