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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.63, 3,166.65 and 1,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.63, 3,166.65 and 1,246.76 is: 1,720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.63 : 3,166.65 = 1,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.63/3,166.65 = 1,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.63x = 3,166.65 × 1,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.63x = 3,948,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,036.72/2,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.56

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