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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.79, 3,093.54 and 1,246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.79, 3,093.54 and 1,246.87 is: 1,720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.79 : 3,093.54 = 1,246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.79/3,093.54 = 1,246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.79x = 3,093.54 × 1,246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.79x = 3,857,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,242.22/2,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.61

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