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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.17, 3,100.08 and 1,362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.17, 3,100.08 and 1,362.10 is: 1,879.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.17 : 3,100.08 = 1,362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.17/3,100.08 = 1,362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.17x = 3,100.08 × 1,362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.17x = 4,222,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,618.97/2,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.92

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