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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.81, 3,162.72 and 1,243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.81, 3,162.72 and 1,243.88 is: 1,716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.81 : 3,162.72 = 1,243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.81/3,162.72 = 1,243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.81x = 3,162.72 × 1,243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.81x = 3,934,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,044.15/2,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.57

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