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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.08, 3,099.04 and 1,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.08, 3,099.04 and 1,460.16 is: 2,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.08 : 3,099.04 = 1,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.08/3,099.04 = 1,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.08x = 3,099.04 × 1,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.08x = 4,525,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,094.25/2,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.66

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