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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.18, 3,163.26 and 1,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.18, 3,163.26 and 1,244.28 is: 1,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.18 : 3,163.26 = 1,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.18/3,163.26 = 1,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.18x = 3,163.26 × 1,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.18x = 3,935,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,981.15/2,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.13

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