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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.05, 3,096.73 and 1,930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.05, 3,096.73 and 1,930.69 is: 2,661.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.05 : 3,096.73 = 1,930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.05/3,096.73 = 1,930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.05x = 3,096.73 × 1,930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.05x = 5,978,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,825.64/2,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.93

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