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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.78, 3,166.77 and 1,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.78, 3,166.77 and 1,246.82 is: 1,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.78 : 3,166.77 = 1,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.78/3,166.77 = 1,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.78x = 3,166.77 × 1,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.78x = 3,948,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,392.17/2,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.60

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