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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.08, 3,098.75 and 1,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.08, 3,098.75 and 1,361.56 is: 1,878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.08 : 3,098.75 = 1,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.08/3,098.75 = 1,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.08x = 3,098.75 × 1,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.08x = 4,219,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,134.05/2,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.44

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