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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.89, 3,092.53 and 1,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.89, 3,092.53 and 1,246.15 is: 1,719.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.89 : 3,092.53 = 1,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.89/3,092.53 = 1,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.89x = 3,092.53 × 1,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.89x = 3,853,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,745.41/2,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.74

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