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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.03, 3,092.81 and 1,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.03, 3,092.81 and 1,246.50 is: 1,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.03 : 3,092.81 = 1,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.03/3,092.81 = 1,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.03x = 3,092.81 × 1,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.03x = 3,855,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,169.72/2,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.27

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