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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.41, 3,100.08 and 1,289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.41, 3,100.08 and 1,289.48 is: 1,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.41 : 3,100.08 = 1,289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.41/3,100.08 = 1,289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.41x = 3,100.08 × 1,289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.41x = 3,997,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,470.82/2,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.49

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