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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.33, 3,093.12 and 1,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.33, 3,093.12 and 1,246.68 is: 1,720.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.33 : 3,093.12 = 1,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.33/3,093.12 = 1,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.33x = 3,093.12 × 1,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.33x = 3,856,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,130.84/2,241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.47

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