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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.75, 3,095.44 and 1,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.75, 3,095.44 and 1,656.26 is: 2,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.75 : 3,095.44 = 1,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.75/3,095.44 = 1,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.75x = 3,095.44 × 1,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.75x = 5,126,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,853.45/2,246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.90

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