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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.08, 3,165.76 and 1,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.08, 3,165.76 and 1,246.12 is: 1,719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.08 : 3,165.76 = 1,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.08/3,165.76 = 1,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.08x = 3,165.76 × 1,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.08x = 3,944,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,916.85/2,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.61

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