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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.16, 3,092.79 and 1,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.16, 3,092.79 and 1,246.53 is: 1,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.16 : 3,092.79 = 1,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.16/3,092.79 = 1,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.16x = 3,092.79 × 1,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.16x = 3,855,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,255.52/2,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.21

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