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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.17, 3,163.11 and 1,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.17, 3,163.11 and 1,244.21 is: 1,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.17 : 3,163.11 = 1,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.17/3,163.11 = 1,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.17x = 3,163.11 × 1,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.17x = 3,935,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,573.09/2,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.96

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