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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.01, 3,162.98 and 1,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.01, 3,162.98 and 1,244.08 is: 1,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.01 : 3,162.98 = 1,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.01/3,162.98 = 1,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.01x = 3,162.98 × 1,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.01x = 3,935,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,000.16/2,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.83

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