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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.92, 3,102.42 and 1,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.92, 3,102.42 and 1,363.92 is: 1,883.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.92 : 3,102.42 = 1,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.92/3,102.42 = 1,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.92x = 3,102.42 × 1,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.92x = 4,231,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,452.69/2,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.22

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