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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.85, 3,164.08 and 1,244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.85, 3,164.08 and 1,244.91 is: 1,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.85 : 3,164.08 = 1,244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.85/3,164.08 = 1,244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.85x = 3,164.08 × 1,244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.85x = 3,938,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,988.12/2,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.95

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