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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.22, 4,060.68 and 1,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.22, 4,060.68 and 1,246.40 is: 1,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.22 : 4,060.68 = 1,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.22/4,060.68 = 1,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.22x = 4,060.68 × 1,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.22x = 5,061,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,211.25/2,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.22

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