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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.97, 3,101.10 and 1,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.97, 3,101.10 and 1,362.79 is: 1,880.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.97 : 3,101.10 = 1,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.97/3,101.10 = 1,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.97x = 3,101.10 × 1,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.97x = 4,226,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,148.07/2,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.82

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