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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.58, 3,166.54 and 1,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.58, 3,166.54 and 1,246.64 is: 1,720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.58 : 3,166.54 = 1,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.58/3,166.54 = 1,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.58x = 3,166.54 × 1,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.58x = 3,947,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,541.30/2,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.38

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