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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.28, 3,166.08 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.28, 3,166.08 and 1,246.32 is: 1,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.28 : 3,166.08 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.28/3,166.08 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.28x = 3,166.08 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.28x = 3,945,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,948.83/2,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.91

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