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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.90, 3,092.16 and 1,246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.90, 3,092.16 and 1,246.11 is: 1,719.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.90 : 3,092.16 = 1,246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.90/3,092.16 = 1,246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.90x = 3,092.16 × 1,246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.90x = 3,853,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,171.50/2,240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.47

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