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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.46, 3,166.36 and 1,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.46, 3,166.36 and 1,246.52 is: 1,720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.46 : 3,166.36 = 1,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.46/3,166.36 = 1,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.46x = 3,166.36 × 1,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.46x = 3,946,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,935.87/2,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.20

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