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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.28, 3,163.30 and 1,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.28, 3,163.30 and 1,244.35 is: 1,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.28 : 3,163.30 = 1,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.28/3,163.30 = 1,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.28x = 3,163.30 × 1,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.28x = 3,936,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,242.40/2,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.17

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