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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.55, 3,099.87 and 1,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.55, 3,099.87 and 1,302.38 is: 1,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.55 : 3,099.87 = 1,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.55/3,099.87 = 1,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.55x = 3,099.87 × 1,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.55x = 4,037,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,193.19/2,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.06

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