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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.56, 3,166.50 and 1,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.56, 3,166.50 and 1,246.63 is: 1,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.56 : 3,166.50 = 1,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.56/3,166.50 = 1,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.56x = 3,166.50 × 1,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.56x = 3,947,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,438.06/2,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.34

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