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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.19, 3,092.87 and 1,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.19, 3,092.87 and 1,246.55 is: 1,720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.19 : 3,092.87 = 1,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.19/3,092.87 = 1,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.19x = 3,092.87 × 1,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.19x = 3,855,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,410.87/2,241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.26

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