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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.14, 3,365.06 and 1,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.14, 3,365.06 and 1,146.92 is: 1,720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.14 : 3,365.06 = 1,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.14/3,365.06 = 1,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.14x = 3,365.06 × 1,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.14x = 3,859,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,454.62/2,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.56

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