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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.06, 3,092.46 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.06, 3,092.46 and 1,246.32 is: 1,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.06 : 3,092.46 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.06/3,092.46 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.06x = 3,092.46 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.06x = 3,854,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,194.75/2,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.81

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