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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.53, 3,163.71 and 1,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.53, 3,163.71 and 1,244.60 is: 1,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.53 : 3,163.71 = 1,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.53/3,163.71 = 1,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.53x = 3,163.71 × 1,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.53x = 3,937,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,543.53/2,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.55

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