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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.26, 3,166.08 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.26, 3,166.08 and 1,246.32 is: 1,719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.26 : 3,166.08 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.26/3,166.08 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.26x = 3,166.08 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.26x = 3,945,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,948.83/2,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.92

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