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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.58, 3,093.35 and 1,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.58, 3,093.35 and 1,246.83 is: 1,720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.58 : 3,093.35 = 1,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.58/3,093.35 = 1,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.58x = 3,093.35 × 1,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.58x = 3,856,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,881.58/2,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.61

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