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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.73, 3,099.71 and 1,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.73, 3,099.71 and 1,350.74 is: 1,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.73 : 3,099.71 = 1,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.73/3,099.71 = 1,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.73x = 3,099.71 × 1,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.73x = 4,186,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,880.03/2,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.54

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