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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.92, 3,166.97 and 1,246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.92, 3,166.97 and 1,246.98 is: 1,720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.92 : 3,166.97 = 1,246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.92/3,166.97 = 1,246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.92x = 3,166.97 × 1,246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.92x = 3,949,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,142.02/2,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.82

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