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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.21, 3,165.98 and 1,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.21, 3,165.98 and 1,246.28 is: 1,719.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.21 : 3,165.98 = 1,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.21/3,165.98 = 1,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.21x = 3,165.98 × 1,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.21x = 3,945,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,675.49/2,294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.84

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