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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.99, 3,092.55 and 1,246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.99, 3,092.55 and 1,246.29 is: 1,719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.99 : 3,092.55 = 1,246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.99/3,092.55 = 1,246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.99x = 3,092.55 × 1,246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.99x = 3,854,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,225.74/2,240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.87

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