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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.27, 3,099.79 and 1,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.27, 3,099.79 and 1,302.08 is: 1,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.27 : 3,099.79 = 1,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.27/3,099.79 = 1,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.27x = 3,099.79 × 1,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.27x = 4,036,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,179.06/2,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.83

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