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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.66, 3,097.18 and 1,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.66, 3,097.18 and 1,581.45 is: 2,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.66 : 3,097.18 = 1,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.66/3,097.18 = 1,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.66x = 3,097.18 × 1,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.66x = 4,898,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,035.31/2,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.14

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