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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.78, 3,092.31 and 1,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.78, 3,092.31 and 1,246.13 is: 1,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.78 : 3,092.31 = 1,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.78/3,092.31 = 1,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.78x = 3,092.31 × 1,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.78x = 3,853,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,420.26/2,240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.68

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