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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.84, 3,100.98 and 1,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.84, 3,100.98 and 1,362.93 is: 1,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.84 : 3,100.98 = 1,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.84/3,100.98 = 1,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.84x = 3,100.98 × 1,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.84x = 4,226,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,412.15/2,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.05

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