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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.02, 3,092.52 and 1,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.02, 3,092.52 and 1,246.34 is: 1,719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.02 : 3,092.52 = 1,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.02/3,092.52 = 1,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.02x = 3,092.52 × 1,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.02x = 3,854,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,315.91/2,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.90

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