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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.30, 3,166.14 and 1,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.30, 3,166.14 and 1,246.36 is: 1,719.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.30 : 3,166.14 = 1,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.30/3,166.14 = 1,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.30x = 3,166.14 × 1,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.30x = 3,946,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,150.25/2,294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.98

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