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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.04, 3,165.81 and 1,246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.04, 3,165.81 and 1,246.11 is: 1,719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.04 : 3,165.81 = 1,246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.04/3,165.81 = 1,246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.04x = 3,165.81 × 1,246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.04x = 3,944,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,947.50/2,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.65

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