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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.52, 3,100.56 and 1,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.52, 3,100.56 and 1,315.08 is: 1,815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.52 : 3,100.56 = 1,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.52/3,100.56 = 1,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.52x = 3,100.56 × 1,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.52x = 4,077,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,484.44/2,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.02

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