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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.75, 3,164.06 and 1,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.75, 3,164.06 and 1,244.88 is: 1,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.75 : 3,164.06 = 1,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.75/3,164.06 = 1,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.75x = 3,164.06 × 1,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.75x = 3,938,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,878.13/2,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.97

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