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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.02, 3,092.78 and 1,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.02, 3,092.78 and 1,246.38 is: 1,720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.02 : 3,092.78 = 1,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.02/3,092.78 = 1,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.02x = 3,092.78 × 1,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.02x = 3,854,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,779.14/2,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.10

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