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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.47, 3,093.19 and 1,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.47, 3,093.19 and 1,246.72 is: 1,720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.47 : 3,093.19 = 1,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.47/3,093.19 = 1,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.47x = 3,093.19 × 1,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.47x = 3,856,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,328.09/2,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.44

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