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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.86, 3,092.25 and 1,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.86, 3,092.25 and 1,246.10 is: 1,719.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.86 : 3,092.25 = 1,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.86/3,092.25 = 1,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.86x = 3,092.25 × 1,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.86x = 3,853,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,252.73/2,240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.54

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