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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.95, 3,092.61 and 1,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.95, 3,092.61 and 1,246.33 is: 1,719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.95 : 3,092.61 = 1,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.95/3,092.61 = 1,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.95x = 3,092.61 × 1,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.95x = 3,854,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,412.62/2,240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.99

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