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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.09, 3,099.87 and 1,362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.09, 3,099.87 and 1,362.15 is: 1,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.09 : 3,099.87 = 1,362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.09/3,099.87 = 1,362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.09x = 3,099.87 × 1,362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.09x = 4,222,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,487.92/2,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.93

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