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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.27, 3,093.06 and 1,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.27, 3,093.06 and 1,246.56 is: 1,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.27 : 3,093.06 = 1,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.27/3,093.06 = 1,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.27x = 3,093.06 × 1,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.27x = 3,855,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,684.87/2,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.31

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