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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.24, 3,099.36 and 1,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.24, 3,099.36 and 1,314.56 is: 1,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.24 : 3,099.36 = 1,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.24/3,099.36 = 1,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.24x = 3,099.36 × 1,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.24x = 4,074,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,294.68/2,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.83

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