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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.19, 3,092.63 and 1,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.19, 3,092.63 and 1,246.44 is: 1,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.19 : 3,092.63 = 1,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.19/3,092.63 = 1,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.19x = 3,092.63 × 1,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.19x = 3,854,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,777.74/2,241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.97

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