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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.92, 3,164.19 and 1,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.92, 3,164.19 and 1,244.96 is: 1,718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.92 : 3,164.19 = 1,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.92/3,164.19 = 1,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.92x = 3,164.19 × 1,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.92x = 3,939,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,289.98/2,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.02

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