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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.06, 3,163.04 and 1,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.06, 3,163.04 and 1,244.14 is: 1,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.06 : 3,163.04 = 1,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.06/3,163.04 = 1,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.06x = 3,163.04 × 1,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.06x = 3,935,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,264.59/2,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.91

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