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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.32, 3,163.38 and 1,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.32, 3,163.38 and 1,244.38 is: 1,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.32 : 3,163.38 = 1,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.32/3,163.38 = 1,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.32x = 3,163.38 × 1,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.32x = 3,936,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,446.80/2,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.23

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