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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.64, 3,100.60 and 1,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.64, 3,100.60 and 1,302.16 is: 1,797.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.64 : 3,100.60 = 1,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.64/3,100.60 = 1,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.64x = 3,100.60 × 1,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.64x = 4,037,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,477.30/2,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.12

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