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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.22, 3,369.20 and 946.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.22, 3,369.20 and 946.69 is: 1,420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.22 : 3,369.20 = 946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.22/3,369.20 = 946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.22x = 3,369.20 × 946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.22x = 3,189,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,574.79/2,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.61

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