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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.18, 3,098.52 and 1,361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.18, 3,098.52 and 1,361.79 is: 1,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.18 : 3,098.52 = 1,361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.18/3,098.52 = 1,361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.18x = 3,098.52 × 1,361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.18x = 4,219,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,533.55/2,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.54

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