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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.92, 3,023.34 and 1,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.92, 3,023.34 and 1,246.58 is: 1,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.92 : 3,023.34 = 1,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.92/3,023.34 = 1,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.92x = 3,023.34 × 1,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.92x = 3,768,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,835.18/2,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.21

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