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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.71, 3,093.36 and 1,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.71, 3,093.36 and 1,246.96 is: 1,720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.71 : 3,093.36 = 1,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.71/3,093.36 = 1,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.71x = 3,093.36 × 1,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.71x = 3,857,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,280.72/2,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.69

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