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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.93, 3,100.27 and 1,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.93, 3,100.27 and 1,362.95 is: 1,880.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.93 : 3,100.27 = 1,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.93/3,100.27 = 1,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.93x = 3,100.27 × 1,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.93x = 4,225,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,513.00/2,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.57

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