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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.53, 3,368.22 and 946.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.53, 3,368.22 and 946.00 is: 1,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.53 : 3,368.22 = 946.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.53/3,368.22 = 946.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.53x = 3,368.22 × 946.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.53x = 3,186,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,336.78/2,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.60

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