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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.20, 3,369.30 and 1,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.20, 3,369.30 and 1,727.20 is: 2,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.20 : 3,369.30 = 1,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.20/3,369.30 = 1,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.20x = 3,369.30 × 1,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.20x = 5,819,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,454.96/2,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.80

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