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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.52, 3,166.42 and 1,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.52, 3,166.42 and 1,246.58 is: 1,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.52 : 3,166.42 = 1,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.52/3,166.42 = 1,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.52x = 3,166.42 × 1,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.52x = 3,947,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,195.84/2,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.27

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