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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.07, 3,092.65 and 1,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.07, 3,092.65 and 1,246.46 is: 1,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.07 : 3,092.65 = 1,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.07/3,092.65 = 1,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.07x = 3,092.65 × 1,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.07x = 3,854,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,845.94/2,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.09

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