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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.36, 3,092.96 and 1,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.36, 3,092.96 and 1,246.64 is: 1,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.36 : 3,092.96 = 1,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.36/3,092.96 = 1,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.36x = 3,092.96 × 1,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.36x = 3,855,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,785.96/2,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.29

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