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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.44, 3,163.55 and 1,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.44, 3,163.55 and 1,244.50 is: 1,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.44 : 3,163.55 = 1,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.44/3,163.55 = 1,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.44x = 3,163.55 × 1,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.44x = 3,937,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,037.98/2,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.40

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