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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.16, 3,100.08 and 1,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.16, 3,100.08 and 1,349.64 is: 1,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.16 : 3,100.08 = 1,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.16/3,100.08 = 1,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.16x = 3,100.08 × 1,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.16x = 4,183,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,991.97/2,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.73

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