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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.02, 3,099.60 and 1,237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.02, 3,099.60 and 1,237.77 is: 1,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.02 : 3,099.60 = 1,237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.02/3,099.60 = 1,237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.02x = 3,099.60 × 1,237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.02x = 3,836,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,591.89/2,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.17

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