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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.73, 3,163.97 and 1,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.73, 3,163.97 and 1,244.80 is: 1,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.73 : 3,163.97 = 1,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.73/3,163.97 = 1,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.73x = 3,163.97 × 1,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.73x = 3,938,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,509.86/2,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.83

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