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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.52, 3,100.44 and 1,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.52, 3,100.44 and 1,362.30 is: 1,880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.52 : 3,100.44 = 1,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.52/3,100.44 = 1,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.52x = 3,100.44 × 1,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.52x = 4,223,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,729.41/2,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.12

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