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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.20, 3,092.62 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.20, 3,092.62 and 1,246.32 is: 1,719.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.20 : 3,092.62 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.20/3,092.62 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.20x = 3,092.62 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.20x = 3,854,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,379.45/2,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.78

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