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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.14, 3,368.07 and 946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.14, 3,368.07 and 946.80 is: 1,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.14 : 3,368.07 = 946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.14/3,368.07 = 946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.14x = 3,368.07 × 946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.14x = 3,188,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,888.68/2,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.35

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