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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.14, 3,165.90 and 1,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.14, 3,165.90 and 1,246.18 is: 1,719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.14 : 3,165.90 = 1,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.14/3,165.90 = 1,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.14x = 3,165.90 × 1,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.14x = 3,945,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,281.26/2,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.72

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