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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.11, 3,092.76 and 1,246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.11, 3,092.76 and 1,246.43 is: 1,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.11 : 3,092.76 = 1,246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.11/3,092.76 = 1,246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.11x = 3,092.76 × 1,246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.11x = 3,854,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,893.38/2,241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.09

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