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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.99, 3,162.94 and 1,244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.99, 3,162.94 and 1,244.05 is: 1,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.99 : 3,162.94 = 1,244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.99/3,162.94 = 1,244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.99x = 3,162.94 × 1,244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.99x = 3,934,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,844.49/2,291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.78

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