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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.42, 3,163.56 and 1,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.42, 3,163.56 and 1,244.52 is: 1,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.42 : 3,163.56 = 1,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.42/3,163.56 = 1,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.42x = 3,163.56 × 1,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.42x = 3,937,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,113.69/2,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.45

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