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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.22, 3,163.27 and 1,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.22, 3,163.27 and 1,244.29 is: 1,717.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.22 : 3,163.27 = 1,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.22/3,163.27 = 1,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.22x = 3,163.27 × 1,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.22x = 3,936,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,025.23/2,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.12

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