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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,101.04 and 1,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,101.04 and 1,362.96 is: 1,881.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,101.04 = 1,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,101.04 = 1,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,101.04 × 1,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 4,226,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,593.48/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.04

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