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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.47, 3,099.33 and 1,314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.47, 3,099.33 and 1,314.97 is: 1,814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.47 : 3,099.33 = 1,314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.47/3,099.33 = 1,314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.47x = 3,099.33 × 1,314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.47x = 4,075,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,518.22/2,246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.19

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