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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.61, 3,093.45 and 1,246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.61, 3,093.45 and 1,246.93 is: 1,720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.61 : 3,093.45 = 1,246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.61/3,093.45 = 1,246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.61x = 3,093.45 × 1,246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.61x = 3,857,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,300.14/2,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.78

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