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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.30, 3,162 and 1,243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.30, 3,162 and 1,243.37 is: 1,715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.30 : 3,162 = 1,243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.30/3,162 = 1,243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.30x = 3,162 × 1,243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.30x = 3,931,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,520.13/2,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.85

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