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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.58, 3,099.24 and 1,460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.58, 3,099.24 and 1,460.34 is: 2,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.58 : 3,099.24 = 1,460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.58/3,099.24 = 1,460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.58x = 3,099.24 × 1,460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.58x = 4,525,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,944.14/2,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.59

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