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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.92, 3,366.12 and 1,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.92, 3,366.12 and 1,273.70 is: 1,908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.92 : 3,366.12 = 1,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.92/3,366.12 = 1,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.92x = 3,366.12 × 1,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.92x = 4,287,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,427.04/2,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.14

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