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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.06, 3,163.05 and 1,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.06, 3,163.05 and 1,244.10 is: 1,716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.06 : 3,163.05 = 1,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.06/3,163.05 = 1,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.06x = 3,163.05 × 1,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.06x = 3,935,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,150.51/2,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.86

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