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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,095.42 and 1,892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,095.42 and 1,892.16 is: 2,606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,095.42 = 1,892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,095.42 = 1,892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,095.42 × 1,892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 5,857,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,857,020.45/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.67

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