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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.36, 3,099.98 and 1,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.36, 3,099.98 and 1,302.33 is: 1,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.36 : 3,099.98 = 1,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.36/3,099.98 = 1,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.36x = 3,099.98 × 1,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.36x = 4,037,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,196.95/2,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.22

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