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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.44, 3,022.74 and 1,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.44, 3,022.74 and 1,246.12 is: 1,719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.44 : 3,022.74 = 1,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.44/3,022.74 = 1,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.44x = 3,022.74 × 1,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.44x = 3,766,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,696.77/2,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.61

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