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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.42, 3,166.26 and 1,246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.42, 3,166.26 and 1,246.47 is: 1,720.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.42 : 3,166.26 = 1,246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.42/3,166.26 = 1,246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.42x = 3,166.26 × 1,246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.42x = 3,946,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,648.10/2,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.11

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