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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.88, 3,094.56 and 1,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.88, 3,094.56 and 1,853.76 is: 2,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.88 : 3,094.56 = 1,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.88/3,094.56 = 1,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.88x = 3,094.56 × 1,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.88x = 5,736,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,736,571.55/2,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.13

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