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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.80, 3,164.05 and 1,244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.80, 3,164.05 and 1,244.86 is: 1,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.80 : 3,164.05 = 1,244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.80/3,164.05 = 1,244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.80x = 3,164.05 × 1,244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.80x = 3,938,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,799.28/2,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.90

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