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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.56, 3,159.36 and 1,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.56, 3,159.36 and 1,246.56 is: 1,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.56 : 3,159.36 = 1,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.56/3,159.36 = 1,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.56x = 3,159.36 × 1,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.56x = 3,938,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,331.80/2,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.01

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