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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.16, 3,163.19 and 1,244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.16, 3,163.19 and 1,244.23 is: 1,717.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.16 : 3,163.19 = 1,244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.16/3,163.19 = 1,244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.16x = 3,163.19 × 1,244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.16x = 3,935,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,735.89/2,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.04

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