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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.27, 3,092.94 and 1,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.27, 3,092.94 and 1,246.77 is: 1,720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.27 : 3,092.94 = 1,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.27/3,092.94 = 1,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.27x = 3,092.94 × 1,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.27x = 3,856,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,184.80/2,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.54

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