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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.23, 3,099.43 and 1,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.23, 3,099.43 and 1,302.18 is: 1,796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.23 : 3,099.43 = 1,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.23/3,099.43 = 1,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.23x = 3,099.43 × 1,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.23x = 4,036,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,015.76/2,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.80

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