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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.05, 3,163 and 1,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.05, 3,163 and 1,244.11 is: 1,716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.05 : 3,163 = 1,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.05/3,163 = 1,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.05x = 3,163 × 1,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.05x = 3,935,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,119.93/2,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.86

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