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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.09, 3,092.86 and 1,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.09, 3,092.86 and 1,246.55 is: 1,720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.09 : 3,092.86 = 1,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.09/3,092.86 = 1,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.09x = 3,092.86 × 1,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.09x = 3,855,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,393.78/2,241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.32

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